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Emmeline is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From Old French Emeline, a diminutive of Germanic names beginning with the element amal meaning ‘unceasing, vigorous, brave’. The Normans introduced this name to England." It ranked #922 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from Old French Emeline, a diminutive of Germanic names beginning with the element amal meaning ‘unceasing, vigorous, brave’. The Normans introduced this name to England. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Emmeline ranked #922 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #922 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emmeline mean?
Emmeline means "unceasing, vigorous, brave", according to Behind the Name.
Is Emmeline a popular name?
Emmeline ranked #922 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Emmeline a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Emmeline appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Emmeline — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
