Emmeline is a distinctive choice, ranked #451 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Emmeline in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#451
US Rank #939
About the Name Emmeline
Emmeline has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 118 places in five years. It was most popular in 2018 at #262 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Emmeline is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #939 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Emmeline
Unlikely. With around 92 UK babies named Emmeline per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Emmeline in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Emmeline has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 118 places in the last five years. Its peak was #262 in 2018. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Emmeline is more popular in the UK (#451) than in the US (#939). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Emmeline ranks #939 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
92
UK babies named Emmeline (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 118 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Emmeline
Likely around 1 other Emmeline in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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