Emeline
A female given name from the Germanic languages, a form of Emmeline.
Every Emeline since 1880 — 3,612 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emeline
Emeline is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,759 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,612 American babies have been named Emeline. Its peak came in 2016, when 104 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Emeline stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emeline year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | #2,759 |
| 2024 | 77 | #2,372 |
| 2023 | 58 | #2,910 |
| 2022 | 66 | #2,642 |
| 2021 | 73 | #2,448 |
| 2020 | 67 | #2,558 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2,661 |
| 2018 | 103 | #1,928 |
| 2017 | 93 | #2,089 |
| 2016 | 104 | #1,934 |
| 2015 | 85 | #2,219 |
| 2014 | 82 | #2,278 |
| 2013 | 94 | #2,055 |
| 2012 | 90 | #2,119 |
| 2011 | 83 | #2,263 |
| 2010 | 76 | #2,460 |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,012 |
| 2008 | 46 | #3,538 |
| 2007 | 55 | #3,138 |
| 2006 | 52 | #3,194 |
| 2005 | 51 | #3,096 |
| 2004 | 46 | #3,282 |
| 2003 | 67 | #2,447 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,906 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,572 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,915 |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,808 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,118 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,783 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,423 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,418 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,543 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,011 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,554 |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,641 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,058 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,756 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,799 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,791 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,829 |
| 1925 | 17 | #2,218 |
| 1920 | 30 | #1,479 |
| 1915 | 41 | #1,043 |
| 1910 | 19 | #1,009 |
| 1905 | 12 | #1,112 |
| 1900 | 22 | #786 |
| 1895 | 14 | #870 |
| 1890 | 15 | #702 |
| 1885 | 10 | #705 |
| 1880 | 9 | #597 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emeline mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, a form of Emmeline.
How popular is the name Emeline in 2025?
Emeline ranked #2,759 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emeline?
3,612 babies have been named Emeline in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emeline most popular?
Emeline peaked in 2016, when 104 newborns received the name.
Is Emeline a boy or girl name?
Emeline is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emeline rising or falling?
Emeline is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.