Declining since 2014, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Emmalene since 1917
Babies named Emmalene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 8 |
| 1920s | 42 |
| 1930s | 54 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 156 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Emmalene is a rare and delicate name that has never broken into the mainstream American naming charts. First recorded in 1917, it saw modest usage early in the 20th century but remained uncommon. The name experienced a slight revival in the 2010s, peaking in 2015, but has since been falling in popularity. In 2025, it ranked 11,932 with only 1 in 229,610 newborn girls receiving the name. Emmalene's charm lies in its vintage feel and melodic sound, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that is familiar yet unusual.
Emmalene is a modern English coinage, likely derived as a variant of Emmeline, which itself comes from the Germanic root 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. The name may also be a combination of Emma and the fashionable suffix -lene, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has never achieved widespread use but has seen occasional revival in the 21st century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emmy, Emma, Lena
Sibling names for Emmalene
Names that share Emmalene's style, for a brother or sister.
