Emmeline

Emmeline is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 280 girls in the United States.

Emmeline at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Emmeline

Emmeline belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Emmeline first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #753 in 2017, and in 2024 280 babies received the name — 5,864 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Emmeline in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#753 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Emmeline in 2024
280
Total since 1880
5,864

Emmeline in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#262 in 2018
Babies named Emmeline in 2025
92
Total since 1996
2,024

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emmeline mean?

The meaning of Emmeline is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Emmeline a boy or girl name?

Emmeline is a girl name. In 2024, 280 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Emmeline?

Emmeline comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Emmeline?

Emmeline first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #753 in 2017, and 280 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].