Emmeline Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Emmeline is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Emmeline?
Emmeline is spelled E-M-M-E-L-I-N-E. The name has 8 letters.
Emmeline at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Emmeline is derived from the Germanic root “amal,” which means “work” or “industrious.”
- Origin
- Emmeline may derive from a medieval Germanic personal name that was introduced to English-speaking regions during the Middle Ages.
- Pronunciation
- EM-uh-leen · 3 syllables
Emmeline Popularity in 2025
Rank#922
Recorded Births284
- Girls usage rose 16 places to #922 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Emmeline Mean?
Emmeline is derived from the Germanic root “amal,” which means “work” or “industrious.”
Origin: Emmeline may derive from a medieval Germanic personal name that was introduced to English-speaking regions during the Middle Ages.
How Do You Pronounce Emmeline?
PronunciationEM-uh-leen
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Emmeline?
- History
- The name Emmeline has been found in various European medieval records and has been used in English-speaking countries since at least the 19th century.
Emmeline Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 284 | #922 |
| 2024 | Girls | 281 | #938 |
| 2023 | Girls | 276 | #949 |
| 2022 | Girls | 270 | #981 |
| 2021 | Girls | 307 | #884 |
| 2020 | Girls | 311 | #864 |
| 2019 | Girls | 359 | #774 |
| 2018 | Girls | 347 | #786 |
| 2017 | Girls | 370 | #753 |
| 2016 | Girls | 361 | #788 |
| 2015 | Girls | 347 | #810 |
| 2014 | Girls | 302 | #898 |
| 2013 | Girls | 246 | #1,015 |
| 2012 | Girls | 230 | #1,080 |
| 2011 | Girls | 160 | #1,418 |
| 2010 | Girls | 140 | #1,569 |
| 2009 | Girls | 125 | #1,742 |
| 2008 | Girls | 94 | #2,137 |
| 2007 | Girls | 61 | #2,930 |
| 2006 | Girls | 58 | #2,940 |
| 2005 | Girls | 51 | #3,081 |
| 2004 | Girls | 46 | #3,265 |
| 2003 | Girls | 71 | #2,346 |
| 2002 | Girls | 74 | #2,228 |
When Was Emmeline Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2017 · Girls
370 recorded births
National rank #753
2016 · Girls
361 recorded births
National rank #788
2019 · Girls
359 recorded births
National rank #774
2018 · Girls
347 recorded births
National rank #786
Where Emmeline Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ID | #402 | 5 |
| UT | #408 | 10 |
| CO | #428 | 13 |
| MA | #444 | 12 |
| WI | #612 | 7 |
| OR | #619 | 5 |
| WA | #679 | 9 |
| VA | #704 | 10 |