How Many People Are Named Emeline?
Complete statistics for the name Emeline: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Emeline is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 142,184 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,321 people in the US! It's a genuinely modern name, with over half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 53All 3,541 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Emeline Through the Generations
Emeline has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 104 births. Today, the average age of someone named Emeline is 53, indicating that while it's a relatively new name, it's also gaining traction among younger parents. The age distribution shows a significant portion of Emeline's are under 30, with 1,831 individuals in this age group, compared to 331 aged 30-60 and 1,379 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Emeline's French roots
📄 About the Name Emeline
How Many People Have the Name Emeline?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,321 people in the United States currently share the name Emeline. That works out to roughly 1 in every 142,184 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Emeline a Common or Rare Name?
Emeline is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Emeline Mean?
Emeline means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Emeline in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Emeline Most Popular?
The name Emeline reached peak popularity in 2016, with 104 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Emeline?
Approximately 2,321 people named Emeline live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,541. That works out to roughly 1 in 142,184 Americans.
Is Emeline a rare name?
Emeline is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 142,184 Americans has this name.
What does the name Emeline mean?
Emeline means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from French origins.
Is Emeline more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Emeline are male and 100% are female.
When was Emeline most popular?
Emeline peaked in 2016 with 104 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.