Emmalin
A feminine name of English origin meaning "industrious" or "hard worker".
Name Census estimates that about 689 living Americans carry the first name Emmalin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emmalin today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emmalin births was 2010 (78 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emmalin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
689
~ 1 in 497,466 Americans
Peak year
2010
78 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,366
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Emmalin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emmalin from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 563 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emmalin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Emmalin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emmalins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Ohio, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Emmalin, while Washington, Utah, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emmalin
The name Emmalin is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Old German name Emma, which means "universal" or "whole." The name Emmalin emerged as a variant of Emma, with the addition of the suffix "-lin," which is a diminutive form commonly used in English names.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Emmalin can be traced back to the late 18th century in England. One of the earliest notable individuals with this name was Emmalin Litch (1787-1855), an English author and poet, who published several works during her lifetime.
In the 19th century, the name Emmalin gained popularity, particularly in the United States. Emmalin Pankhurst (1858-1928) was a British political activist and a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement. She founded the Women's Social and Political Union and played a crucial role in advocating for women's right to vote.
Another notable figure was Emmalin Crocker (1888-1962), an American philanthropist and socialite. She was actively involved in various charitable organizations and was known for her support of the arts and cultural institutions in San Francisco, where she resided.
In the early 20th century, Emmalin Henderson (1914-2005) was a Canadian actress and singer. She gained recognition for her performances on stage and radio, and was a prominent figure in the entertainment industry during her time.
More recently, Emmalin Estrada (1980-) is a Guatemalan-American actress and model. She has appeared in several television shows and films, including her role in the popular series "Empire."
While the name Emmalin has its roots in Old German and English traditions, it has been embraced by various cultures and communities around the world, with its own unique spellings and variations. The name continues to be popular and is often associated with qualities such as strength, wholeness, and universality.
People
Emmalin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emmalin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emmalin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emmalin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 689 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emmalin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 497,466 US residents.
Is Emmalin a common name?
We classify Emmalin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 695 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emmalin most popular?
The single biggest year for Emmalin was 2010, when 78 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emmalin is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emmalin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emmalin in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.