Emmylou Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationEM-ee-loo / ˈɛm.i.luːEnglish; French
Meaning
English: derived from 'Emily' and 'Lou'; French: diminutive of 'Louise'
Historical & Cultural Background
Emmylou is a modern name that combines elements from the names Emily and Lou. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name is often associated with the American singer Emmylou Harris, who helped popularize it in contemporary culture.
Trend Summary
Emmylou has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the last few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Emmy
- Emmie
International Variants
- Emilie (French)
- Emilia (Italian)
- Louise (French)
Famous people named Emmylou
Emmylou Harris is an American singer-songwriter known for her contributions to country music and her collaborations with various artists.
Emmylou Harris has won multiple Grammy Awards and is recognized as a pioneer in the Americana music genre.
Fictional characters named Emmylou
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Emmylou was first seen in the United States in 1924. Emmylou has ranked as high as #1269 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Texas, North Carolina, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Emmylou has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Emmylou (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 6 | |
| CA | 5 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2015 | 69 |
| 2016 | 73 |
| 2017 | 74 |
| 2018 | 78 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 68 |