Emelie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Emelie is a name with Latin origins, derived from 'Aemilia', meaning rival or eager. It has evolved through various languages and forms, maintaining its appeal across cultures. The name is associated with positive traits such as elegance and sophistication, with no direct biblical relevance. Emelie gained popularity in the 19th century and continues to be favored in contemporary naming trends.

The name Emelie is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Emelie has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Emelie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2235th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2407th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5266th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7287th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4503rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2968th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3503rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Emelie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Emelie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɛm.ə.li/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Emelie is derived from the Latin name 'Aemilius', which means 'rival' or 'eager'. It has been used in various forms across different cultures.

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Meaning

rival, eager

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Language Evolution

Aemilia (Latin), Emilia (Italian and Spanish), Emilie (French), Emelie (Modern English and Scandinavian)

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Historical Usage

The name Emelie has seen varying levels of popularity, particularly during the 19th century in Europe. It has gained renewed interest in recent decades due to its melodic sound and historical roots.

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Variants & Derivatives

Emilia, Emilie, Emmy, Millie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Emelie is viewed as a classic yet refreshing name. It is often perceived as elegant and sophisticated, appealing to parents looking for a name with both historical and modern charm.

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Famous People

Emilie de Ravin, Australian actress, Emilie Autumn, American singer-songwriter, Emilie Lounsberry, American journalist

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Emelie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Emelie"

"Emelie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 2235th of 9107 273
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2407th of 9204 236
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 5266th of 12526 104
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 7287th of 19264 91
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 4503rd of 27321 321
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2968th of 35406 856
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3503rd of 30306 539

Regional Popularity of "Emelie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Emelie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 100.00%
1556th/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 54.03%
3413th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 57.22%
2955th/5164
38.48%
2814th/7313
28.35%
2116th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 78.18%
3508th/4487
45.98%
3137th/6822
38.58%
2421st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Emelie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Emelie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.