Emmeline

Emmeline: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameGermanic origin#922 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Emmeline

  • A female given name from the Germanic languages.

Etymology

Medieval English form of Old French Ameline, diminutive form of Amélie, cognate to English Amelia.

How popular is Emmeline?

#922girls, 2025
284U.S. babies in 2025
#753peak rank (2017)
6,152babies since 1880

Since 1880, 6,152 girls in the U.S. have been named Emmeline. Its highest rank for girls was #753 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #922 for girls, with 284 babies given the name.

18801920196020002025370 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Emmeline FAQ

What does the name Emmeline mean?

A female given name from the Germanic languages. Medieval English form of Old French Ameline, diminutive form of Amélie, cognate to English Amelia.

What is the origin of the name Emmeline?

Emmeline is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Emmeline?

Since 1880, 6,152 girls in the U.S. have been named Emmeline. Its highest rank for girls was #753 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #922 for girls, with 284 babies given the name.

Is Emmeline a boy or girl name?

Emmeline is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,152 girls and 0 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.