Declining since 2016, #4,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Emaline since 1885
Babies named Emaline per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Emaline's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 30 |
| 1890s | 46 |
| 1900s | 91 |
| 1910s | 230 |
| 1920s | 218 |
| 1930s | 103 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 267 |
| 2010s | 539 |
| 2020s | 250 |
Meaning & origin
Emaline is a delicate, old-fashioned name with roots in both Germanic and Latin traditions, often considered a variant of Emmeline. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1885, a time when names with the melodic '-ine' suffix were fashionable. Its peak year was 1895, reflecting the late Victorian era's love for ornate, feminine names. Since 2016, its usage has been gently declining, yet it remains a distinctive choice among modern parents drawn to vintage revivals. With a current ranking of 4,758 and a 1-in-57,402 occurrence rate, Emaline is rare but recognizable, offering a softer alternative to the more common Emily or Emma.
Emaline is a variant of Emmeline, which itself is a diminutive of Emma. Emma ultimately derives from the Germanic element 'ermen', meaning 'whole' or 'universal', or possibly from the Latin 'aemulus', meaning 'rival'. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and became popular in the 19th century, often used as a more elaborate form of Emily. Emaline enjoyed modest use in the late 1800s, correlating with the Victorian trend for feminine -ine endings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Ema, Lina, Emmie
Sibling names for Emaline
Names that share Emaline's style, for a brother or sister.
