Declining since 2007, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Emelin since 1991
Babies named Emelin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 461 |
| 2010s | 199 |
| 2020s | 84 |
Meaning & origin
Emelin is a rarely used feminine name that entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 1991. Derived from the Latin Aemilia, it shares roots with the more common Emily and Emmeline. The name saw its peak usage in 2006, and has been in steady decline since 2007, falling to a rank of 7,491 in 2025, where only about 1 in 114,805 girls received the name. Emelin's top states for usage were not recorded, indicating it is spread thinly across the country. It follows the pattern of -lin suffix names fashionable in the 2000s, but remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a familiar sound.
Emelin is a modern diminutive form of Emily or Emmeline, which ultimately derive from the Latin name Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'rival' or 'industrious'. It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, reflecting a broader trend of creating feminine names ending in -lin. Its usage has remained rare in the United States, with sporadic appearances on the Social Security list since 1991.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Lina
Sibling names for Emelin
Names that share Emelin's style, for a brother or sister.
