Emile
Emile: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Emile
- A male given name from Latin of Latin origin, an anglicized spelling of French Émile.
How popular is Emile?
Since 1880, 648 girls and 8,641 boys in the U.S. have been named Emile (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1383 in 1891. Its highest rank for boys was #283 in 1882. In 2025, 70 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Emile FAQ
What does the name Emile mean?
A male given name from Latin of Latin origin, an anglicized spelling of French Émile.
What is the origin of the name Emile?
Emile is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Emile?
Since 1880, 648 girls and 8,641 boys in the U.S. have been named Emile (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1383 in 1891. Its highest rank for boys was #283 in 1882. In 2025, 70 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Emile a boy or girl name?
Emile is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 648 girls and 8,641 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.