Emmaline Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Emmaline is a name of Germanic origin, derived from the word 'Amal', meaning 'work' or 'labor'. It evolved through various forms, including 'Aemeline' and 'Emmeline', before arriving at its modern form. The name is associated with positive traits such as charm and grace, and it does not have biblical relevance. Emmaline gained popularity in the 19th century and continues to be favored for its vintage appeal.

The name Emmaline is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Emmaline has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Emmaline' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1266th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1994th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4212th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10350th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3712th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1468th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1001st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Emmaline' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Emmaline"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɛm.ə.laɪn/

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Origin

Germanic

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Etymology

Emmaline is derived from the Germanic name 'Amal', meaning 'work' or 'labor'. It is often considered a variant of the name 'Emmeline', which has roots in the Old French name 'Aemeline', a diminutive of 'Aime', meaning 'beloved'.

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Meaning

work, labor, beloved

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Language Evolution

Amal (Germanic), Aemeline (Old French), Emmeline (Middle English), Emmaline (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

Emmaline gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a fashionable name for girls, often associated with elegance and femininity.

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Variants & Derivatives

Emmeline, Emma, Emmy

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Emmaline is perceived as a vintage yet stylish name, often associated with charm and grace. It has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years among parents looking for unique names.

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Famous People

Emmaline Pankhurst, a British suffragette, Emmaline R. Williams, an American author

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Emmaline"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Emmaline"

"Emmaline" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1266th of 9107 652
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1994th of 9204 320
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 4212th of 12526 163
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 10350th of 19264 42
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 3712th of 27321 420
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1468th of 35406 2,288
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1001st of 30306 3,196

Regional Popularity of "Emmaline" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Emmaline" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 95.50%
1317th/1379
88.93%
2104th/2366
100.00%
1142nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 85.13%
2003rd/2353
88.17%
1364th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
3685th/3685
93.65%
4191st/4475
100.00%
5194th/5194
58.81%
3715th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
29.62%
1357th/4582
45.14%
2331st/5164
19.58%
1432nd/7313
20.59%
1537th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
22.14%
882nd/3984
29.89%
1341st/4487
13.85%
945th/6822
16.48%
1034th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Emmaline"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Emmaline" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.