A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Emiline since 1898
Babies named Emiline per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Emiline's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 131 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Emiline is a rare vintage name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1898, its peak year, when it ranked as a minor but established choice. After a long period of obscurity, the name has been resurging since 1989, reflecting a broader trend of reviving 19th-century feminines with an 'ine' ending. In 2025, its rank of 7,885 and 1-in-123,636 incidence mark it as uncommon but recognizable. Emiline has not historically concentrated in any specific state, suggesting a diffuse, old-world charm rather than regional popularity. As a spelling variant of Emmeline, it offers a slightly offbeat alternative to today's more common Emma or Emily, appealing to parents seeking a name with antique roots and a soft, lyrical sound.
Emiline is a variant of Emmeline, which itself derives from the Germanic name Amalia, ultimately from the element 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. The name entered English usage in the 19th century, often used as a diminutive of Emma or Emily. The spelling Emiline, with an 'i', was more common in the late 1800s in the United States, as recorded in Social Security data starting from 1898.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emmy, Em, Lina, Line
Sibling names for Emiline
Names that share Emiline's style, for a brother or sister.
