Emelie
Emelie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Striving, rival, or eager.
Origin and history
Emelie is a feminine given name derived from the Latin family name Aemilius. It functions as a variant spelling of Emily or Emilie, which has been used continuously in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it remains a less common spelling alternative to Emily.
Popularity in the United States
2,612 babies in the United States have been named Emelie since 1880. It ranks #3456 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1902.
States where it is most popular
- CA (54.4 %)
- TX (22.2 %)
- FL (12.7 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- AZ (0.77 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 80 |
| 1890-1900 | 79 |
| 1900-1910 | 71 |
| 1910-1920 | 101 |
| 1920-1930 | 131 |
| 1930-1940 | 131 |
| 1940-1950 | 109 |
| 1950-1960 | 52 |
| 1960-1970 | 40 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 120 |
| 1990-2000 | 331 |
| 2000-2010 | 585 |
| 2010-2019 | 516 |
| 2020-2029 | 199 |
Famous people named Emelie
- Emelie Forsberg: Athlete, Trail runner
Nicknames
Em, Emmie, Emmy
Fun facts
- Emelie traces back to the ancient Roman gens Aemilia, one of the most prominent patrician families in Rome.
- While Emily is among the most popular girls' names in U.S. history, Emelie offers a distinctive alternative spelling.