Emmaline
Emmaline is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Work, industrious, or universal.
Origin and history
Emmaline is a feminine name derived from Germanic elements meaning work or industriousness, developed through Old French diminutives. Though less common than Emma or Emily, it has seen a mild revival in the United States in recent decades. It offers a vintage, classic charm with a soft, melodic flow.
Popularity in the United States
7,422 babies in the United States have been named Emmaline since 1880. It ranks #1948 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1047.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.3 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
- TN (7.1 %)
- GA (6.4 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 67 |
| 1890-1900 | 80 |
| 1900-1910 | 106 |
| 1910-1920 | 281 |
| 1920-1930 | 312 |
| 1930-1940 | 192 |
| 1940-1950 | 140 |
| 1950-1960 | 85 |
| 1960-1970 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 31 |
| 1980-1990 | 116 |
| 1990-2000 | 566 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,305 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,808 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,299 |
Nicknames
Emma, Emmy, Emmie, Line, Lina
Fun facts
- The name entered the English language following the Norman Conquest, evolving from French diminutives of Germanic origin.
- In English-speaking countries, the final syllable is commonly pronounced either as '-line' or '-leen'.