Emmeline

Meaning of Emmeline

It means 'work' or 'striving.' It can also mean 'universal'.

Emmeline has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Emmeline

After ranking as high as #753 in 2017, Emmeline has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Emmeline

• Emmeline Pankhurst
  Suffragette and women's rights leader
• Emmeline Snively
  American model agency executive
• Emmeline Henry
  British artist and illustrator
• Emmeline Lewis Lloyd
  Welsh mountaineer
• Emmeline B. Wells
  Mormon women's rights advocate

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Questions about the name Emmeline

What does the name Emmeline mean?

Emmeline means it means 'work' or 'striving.' it can also mean 'universal', and it comes from German origins.

Is Emmeline a boy's or a girl's name?

Emmeline is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Emmeline?

Emmeline did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Emmeline most popular?

Emmeline peaked at #753 in 2017.