How Many People Are Named Emmeline?

Complete statistics for the name Emmeline in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Emmeline
Very Rare
5,864
Estimated People
1 in 56,276
1 in X Americans
2017
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,864 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 17

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 5
Arkansas 5
Arizona 46
California 703
Colorado 93
Connecticut 21
DC 12
Florida 147
Georgia 152
Iowa 11
Illinois 183
Indiana 78
Kansas 6
Kentucky 10
Louisiana 16
Massachusetts 173
Maryland 47
Michigan 135
Minnesota 52
Missouri 56
North Carolina 160
Nebraska 20
New Jersey 91
Nevada 5
New York 253
Ohio 134
Oregon 52
Pennsylvania 141
South Carolina 47
Tennessee 106
Texas 369
Utah 193
Virginia 149
Washington 152
Wisconsin 90
West Virginia 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 62.5%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Emmeline

How Many People Have the Name Emmeline in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,864 people in the United States currently share the name Emmeline. That works out to roughly 1 in every 56,276 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Emmeline a Common or Rare Name?

Emmeline is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Emmeline Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Emmeline are covered in full on the Emmeline name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Emmeline Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Emmeline in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Emmeline is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Emmeline Most Popular?

The name Emmeline reached peak popularity in 2017, with 370 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Emmeline Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Emmeline across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Emmeline?

Approximately 5,864 people in the United States share the name Emmeline, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Emmeline a rare name?

Emmeline is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 56,276 Americans has this name.

What does the name Emmeline mean?

The meaning and origin of Emmeline is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Emmeline more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Emmeline are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Emmeline most popular?

The name Emmeline reached its peak in 2017, with 370 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,864
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 56,276
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2017
Male %0%
Female %100%

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