Declining since 2017, #1,235 for girls today.
Popularity of Emmaline since 1880
Babies named Emmaline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 67 |
| 1890s | 80 |
| 1900s | 106 |
| 1910s | 281 |
| 1920s | 312 |
| 1930s | 192 |
| 1940s | 140 |
| 1950s | 85 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 116 |
| 1990s | 566 |
| 2000s | 1,305 |
| 2010s | 2,808 |
| 2020s | 1,299 |
Meaning & origin
Emmaline is a diminutive of Emma that rose to peak popularity in 2018, when it ranked highest on the Social Security list. The name has been in use since at least 1880, the first year of official U.S. records. It has a 1-in-8831 incidence in 2025, though its trajectory shows a falling trend since 2017, suggesting a modest retreat from its recent peak. Emmaline is most commonly found in states like Kansas, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, indicating a strong regional appeal in the central and southern U.S. Despite the decline, it remains a recognizable and sweet variation of the classic Emma.
Emmaline is a diminutive of the name Emma, which derives from the Germanic word 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. The suffix '-line' is a French diminutive, giving the name the sense of 'little Emma'. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, enjoying particular favor in the southern United States.
Where Emmaline is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emma, Emmy, Em, Lina, Mimi
Sibling names for Emmaline
Names that share Emmaline's style, for a brother or sister.
