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Emmaline

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Pronounced EM-uh-line /ˈɛm.ə.laɪn/High

Meaning: Whole; gentle; from Emma (Germanic: whole, universal) with the French -line diminutive suffixHigh

In 30 seconds: A delicate compound of Emma (Germanic: whole, universal) and the -line suffix, creating a three-syllable name with Victorian elegance. Emmeline Pankhurst — the suffragette leader — made this spelling a symbol of women's courage.
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Origin HighGermanic, French
MeaningWhole; gentle; from Emma (Germanic: whole, universal) with the French -line diminutive suffix
U.S. rank (2025)#1236 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births182 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,420

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201618802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Emmaline is a variant of Emmeline, combining Emma (from Germanic ermen: whole, universal) with the French diminutive -line suffix. Emmeline was used in medieval France and England and enjoyed a revival in the Victorian era.

Emmaline is a spelling variant of Emmeline that has appeared in U.S. birth data as part of the Emma-family revival. It ranked #1198 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Emmeline Pankhurst (1858–1928), founder of the Women's Social and Political Union, led the British suffragette movement that won women the right to vote — making Emmeline one of the most historically significant feminist names in English.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Emmeline — Germanic/French etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

EmmelineEmelineEmmalyn

Nicknames

EmmaEmmyEmmeLin

Famous Bearers

  • ★Emmeline Pankhurst (1858–1928)
    British suffragette leader and founder of the Women's Social and Political Union, who led the campaign that won British women the right to vote. Uses the Emmeline spelling.

If you like Emmaline…

Emmeline— the standard spelling from which Emmaline derives
Emeline— an alternate simplified spelling of the same name
Josephine— -line ending name with the same Victorian elegance
Emaline— shares the -ne ending
Angeline— a fellow French choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmaline mean?

Emmaline means 'whole' or 'universal,' combining Emma (Germanic: whole) with the French -line diminutive suffix.

How do you pronounce Emmaline?

It's said EM-uh-line — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emmaline a boy or girl name?

Emmaline is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Emmaline?

Emmaline ranked #1198 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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