Emelin
Every Emelin since 1991 — 854 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emelin
Emelin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,601 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 854 American babies have been named Emelin. Its peak came in 2006, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Emelin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emelin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,601 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,029 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,243 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,807 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,777 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,407 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,263 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,356 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,125 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,299 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,274 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,710 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,143 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,112 |
| 2010 | 36 | #4,130 |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,315 |
| 2008 | 54 | #3,133 |
| 2007 | 56 | #3,102 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2,823 |
| 2005 | 48 | #3,226 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,818 |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,965 |
| 2002 | 39 | #3,478 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,645 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,838 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,080 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emelin in 2025?
Emelin ranked #7,601 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emelin?
854 babies have been named Emelin in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emelin most popular?
Emelin peaked in 2006, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Emelin a boy or girl name?
Emelin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emelin rising or falling?
Emelin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.