Emmeline
Emmeline is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Work, industriousness, or vigor.
Origin and history
Emmeline is a female given name derived from the Old Germanic root 'amal', which means work or labor. It was introduced to England by the Normans and experienced a notable revival during the 19th and early 20th centuries. In recent years, the name has seen a steady rise in usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
6,152 babies in the United States have been named Emmeline since 1880. It ranks #2178 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #879.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.7 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- UT (4.9 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 31 |
| 1910-1920 | 91 |
| 1920-1930 | 99 |
| 1930-1940 | 8 |
| 1940-1950 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 68 |
| 1980-1990 | 174 |
| 1990-2000 | 354 |
| 2000-2010 | 694 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,862 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,729 |
Famous people named Emmeline
- Emmeline Pankhurst: Suffragette, Activist
Nicknames
Emmy, Emma, Em, Emme
Fun facts
- Emmeline Pankhurst was a key leader of the British suffragette movement in the early 20th century.
- The name was brought to England by the Normans in the form Amelina before evolving into Emmeline.