Holding steady.
Popularity of Emagene since 1917
Babies named Emagene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 123 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Emagene is a girl's name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1917, a period when creative name blending was fashionable. Its peak year was 1924, during the 1920s, a decade known for such coinages. The name has been extremely rare in recent decades, with no recorded births in 2025. Though its exact origin is unknown, it likely follows the pattern of names like Emogene or Imogene, combining a familiar starting sound with the popular -gene ending. Emagene's trajectory is stable, having never experienced a revival. It remains a curiosity for those interested in early 20th-century American naming trends.
Emagene first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century, likely a coinage or variant of names like Emma or Genevieve blended with the popular suffix -gene. It was recorded in 1917 and saw peak usage in 1924, though it remained uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emma, Genie, Jenna
Sibling names for Emagene
Names that share Emagene's style, for a brother or sister.
