Elin is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #662 in 2011 with 428 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 428 births ranking #662. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 3,192.3%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 4,109 girls born was named Elin. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.