Declining since 2017, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Emmabelle since 1920
Babies named Emmabelle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Emmabelle's real moment was 1921.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 14 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Emmabelle is a compound name that saw its greatest use during the 1920s, with a peak in 1921, and has since become quite rare. In the most recent data (2025), it ranked 13,208th, with approximately 1 in 267,878 newborns receiving the name. Its use has been declining since 2017, reflecting a broader trend away from ornate compound names. The name combines two enduring favorites, Emma and Belle, both of which have remained popular through the decades. Emmabelle was first recorded in 1920, aligning with the era's fashion for elaborate feminine names ending in 'belle'. While not tied to any specific state or region, it shares stylistic similarities with other -belle names like Annabelle and Rosabelle. For parents seeking a rare, vintage-style name with familiar components, Emmabelle offers a distinctive option.
Emmabelle is a compound name formed from Emma and Belle, both popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name Emma derives from the Germanic word 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal', while Belle comes from the French word for 'beautiful'. Emmabelle emerged as a fashionable combination name in the United States around the 1920s, reflecting the era's trend for blending classic feminine names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emma, Belle, Emmy, Bella
Variants: Emabelle, Emmabell
Sibling names for Emmabelle
Names that share Emmabelle's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Rosabelle, Annabelle, Lillibelle, Clarabelle, Mirabelle
