Emilie
Emilie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Striving, eager, or rival.
Origin and history
Emilie is a feminine given name of Latin origin derived from the ancient Roman clan name Aemilius. It serves as the French and German form of Emily, maintaining steady historical usage in the United States. In recent years, it remains a moderately used classic alternative to the more common spelling Emily.
Popularity in the United States
26,654 babies in the United States have been named Emilie since 1880. It ranks #893 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1159.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.4 %)
- NY (9.5 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- PA (6.8 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 553 |
| 1890-1900 | 759 |
| 1900-1910 | 532 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,212 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,329 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,073 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,092 |
| 1950-1960 | 748 |
| 1960-1970 | 553 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,267 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,646 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,624 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,742 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,441 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,083 |
Famous people named Emilie
- Emilie de Ravin: Actress
- Emilie du Châtelet: Mathematician, Philosopher
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Emi, Millie
Fun facts
- Emilie derives from the patrician Roman family name Aemilius, which stems from the Latin word aemulus meaning rival or eager.
- While Emily is the dominant spelling in English-speaking regions, Emilie is the traditional spelling used in French and Scandinavian languages.