Emmeline Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Emmeline originates from Old French and means industrious or hard-working. It evolved from Amalina to its modern form in English. The name is often associated with strength due to its historical ties to notable figures such as Emmeline Pankhurst. It holds no biblical relevance.
The name Emmeline is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Emmeline has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling 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, 'Emmeline' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2661st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6133rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10394th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7287th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3919th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2172nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 861st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Emmeline' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Emmeline"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛm.ɪ.laɪn/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Emmeline is derived from the Old French name 'Amalina', which is a diminutive of the name 'Amal', meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It was popularized in England during the 19th century.
Meaning
Industrious, hard-working
Language Evolution
Amalina (Old French), Emmeline (Middle English), Emmeline (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Emmeline gained popularity in England during the Victorian era, particularly after the publication of the poem 'Emmeline' by Lord Byron.
Variants & Derivatives
Emmy, Emmie, Emeline
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Emmeline is viewed as a vintage yet elegant name, often associated with strength and femininity.
Famous People
Emmeline Pankhurst, a prominent British suffragette, Emmeline Vance, a character from the Harry Potter series
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Emmeline"
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 "Emmeline"
"Emmeline" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2661st of 9107 | 200 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6133rd of 9204 | 29 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10394th of 12526 | 12 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7287th of 19264 | 91 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3919th of 27321 | 392 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2172nd of 35406 | 1,349 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 861st of 30306 | 3,773 |
Regional Popularity of "Emmeline" 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 "Emmeline" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
- |
40.29% 2545th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
52.36% 2399th/4582 |
43.22% 2232nd/5164 |
33.50% 2450th/7313 |
25.15% 1877th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
20.28% 808th/3984 |
17.36% 779th/4487 |
15.11% 1031st/6822 |
12.54% 787th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Emmeline"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Emmeline" 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.