Emmalina
Combination of Emma, meaning "whole" or "universal", and the suffix -lina, implying delicate and feminine qualities.
Name Census estimates that about 609 living Americans carry the first name Emmalina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emmalina today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emmalina births was 2010 (77 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emmalina. 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
609
~ 1 in 562,815 Americans
Peak year
2010
77 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,002
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Emmalina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emmalina 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 390 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
Emmalina 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 Emmalina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emmalinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Emmalina, while New York, Florida, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 40 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emmalina
The name Emmalina has its origins in the Germanic languages, combining the elements "ermen" meaning "whole" or "universal" and "lind" meaning "soft" or "tender." It is a variation of the more common name Emma, which itself is a derivation of the ancient Germanic word "ermen," signifying completeness or universality.
The earliest recorded use of the name Emmalina can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in medieval German texts and records. During this period, it was predominantly used in regions of present-day Germany and neighboring areas influenced by Germanic culture.
Although not widely documented in ancient religious texts or scriptures, the name Emmalina has been associated with a few notable historical figures throughout the centuries. One such figure was Emmalina von Leiningen (1273-1322), a German noblewoman and landowner known for her philanthropic efforts in establishing a hospice for the poor and needy in her region.
Another notable bearer of the name was Emmalina Strozzi (1619-1677), an Italian poet and writer from Florence. She was a member of the influential Accademia Fiorentina, a literary society, and her works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.
In the 19th century, Emmalina Pankhurst (1858-1928), a British political activist and one of the founders of the Women's Social and Political Union, played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom.
Emmalina Gräfin von Bismarck-Schönhausen (1789-1835), the wife of the renowned Prussian statesman Otto von Bismarck, was another prominent figure who bore this name. She was known for her influential role in shaping the social and political circles of her time.
Lastly, Emmalina Iglesias (1900-1981), a Puerto Rican educator and activist, made significant contributions to the fight for women's rights and educational reforms in her homeland during the mid-20th century.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the name Emmalina, which has endured as a distinctive and meaningful name with roots in the Germanic linguistic traditions.
People
Emmalina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emmalina 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
Emmalina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emmalina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 609 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emmalina 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 562,815 US residents.
Is Emmalina a common name?
We classify Emmalina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 614 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emmalina most popular?
The single biggest year for Emmalina was 2010, when 77 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emmalina is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emmalina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emmalina 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.