Emeline
Emeline is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Work, industriousness, or brave.
Origin and history
Emeline is a female given name of Germanic origin, derived from the root 'amal' which signifies labor or hard work. It passed into English through Old French variants like Amelina and Emmeline. Historically uncommon in the United States, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,612 babies in the United States have been named Emeline since 1880. It ranks #2935 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1698.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.7 %)
- TX (19.6 %)
- PA (7.9 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- FL (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 132 |
| 1890-1900 | 160 |
| 1900-1910 | 161 |
| 1910-1920 | 353 |
| 1920-1930 | 257 |
| 1930-1940 | 125 |
| 1940-1950 | 71 |
| 1950-1960 | 75 |
| 1960-1970 | 69 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 252 |
| 2000-2010 | 511 |
| 2010-2019 | 875 |
| 2020-2029 | 403 |
Famous people named Emeline
- Emeline Harriet Whitney: Actress
Nicknames
Emmy, Emma, Emi, Lina
Fun facts
- Emeline is part of the broader trend of revitalizing nineteenth-century French and Germanic names in the United States.
- The name shares its ultimate Germanic origin with names such as Amelia, Emily, and Emmeline.