Holding steady, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Emmajean since 1917
Babies named Emmajean per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Emmajean's real moment was 1926.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 109 |
| 1930s | 84 |
| 1940s | 76 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 192 |
| 2020s | 104 |
Meaning & origin
Emmajean is a compound name joining Emma and Jean, a fashion typical of the early 20th century. First recorded in 1917, the name peaked in 1926, when it was most popular, and has since seen stable but infrequent use. In 1926, it was more common than in later decades, but it never entered the top ranks. Though not currently trending, its vintage feel and combination of two classic names give it a familiar charm. As of 2025, it remains a rare choice, with about 1 in every 73,058 girls receiving the name.
Emmajean is a compound of the names Emma and Jean, both of which have separate origins. Emma derives from the Germanic word 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal', while Jean is the French form of Johanna, ultimately from Hebrew Yochana, meaning 'God is gracious'. The combination likely arose in the late 19th or early 20th century in the United States, a period when double-barreled names were fashionable.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emmy, Emma, Jean, J.J.
Variants: Emma Jean, Ema Jean
Sibling names for Emmajean
Names that share Emmajean's style, for a brother or sister.
