Elin is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #817 in 2013 with 329 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 428 births ranking #662. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,430.8%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 5,333 girls born was named Elin. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.