Emmaline
A female given name from the Germanic languages, a form of Emmeline.
Every Emmaline since 1880 — 7,422 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emmaline
Emmaline is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,236 in 2025 with 182 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 7,422 American babies have been named Emmaline. Its peak came in 2014, when 313 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 Emmaline stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emmaline year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 182 | #1,236 |
| 2024 | 198 | #1,198 |
| 2023 | 192 | #1,227 |
| 2022 | 234 | #1,075 |
| 2021 | 231 | #1,082 |
| 2020 | 262 | #973 |
| 2019 | 289 | #918 |
| 2018 | 300 | #898 |
| 2017 | 299 | #898 |
| 2016 | 312 | #898 |
| 2015 | 305 | #904 |
| 2014 | 313 | #873 |
| 2013 | 263 | #959 |
| 2012 | 297 | #891 |
| 2011 | 226 | #1,086 |
| 2010 | 204 | #1,192 |
| 2009 | 167 | #1,411 |
| 2008 | 167 | #1,422 |
| 2007 | 126 | #1,730 |
| 2006 | 106 | #1,911 |
| 2005 | 115 | #1,722 |
| 2004 | 135 | #1,490 |
| 2003 | 141 | #1,412 |
| 2002 | 131 | #1,458 |
| 2001 | 117 | #1,588 |
| 2000 | 100 | #1,745 |
| 1995 | 44 | #2,746 |
| 1990 | 25 | #4,039 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,614 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,424 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,382 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,555 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,384 |
| 1950 | 11 | #3,287 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,640 |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,133 |
| 1935 | 26 | #1,460 |
| 1930 | 25 | #1,582 |
| 1925 | 34 | #1,385 |
| 1920 | 36 | #1,289 |
| 1915 | 45 | #994 |
| 1910 | 11 | #1,451 |
| 1905 | 11 | #1,189 |
| 1900 | 10 | #1,255 |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,476 |
| 1890 | 9 | #959 |
| 1885 | 8 | #808 |
| 1880 | 14 | #455 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emmaline mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, a form of Emmeline.
How popular is the name Emmaline in 2025?
Emmaline ranked #1,236 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 182 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emmaline?
7,422 babies have been named Emmaline in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emmaline most popular?
Emmaline peaked in 2014, when 313 newborns received the name.
Is Emmaline a boy or girl name?
Emmaline is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emmaline rising or falling?
Emmaline is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.