Emile Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeh-MEEL / eˈmilFrench; Latin
Meaning
French: rival; Latin: to strive
Historical & Cultural Background
Emile is derived from the Latin name Aemilius, which was a prominent Roman family name. The name gained popularity in France during the 19th century, particularly influenced by the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau's work 'Emile, or On Education'. It has been used in various cultures, often associated with qualities of ambition and rivalry.
Trend Summary
Emile has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Emilio
- Emil
International Variants
- Emilio (Spanish)
- Emil (German)
- Émile (French)
Famous people named Emile
Emile Zola was a French novelist and playwright, known for his influential works in the literary movement of naturalism.
Emile Durkheim was a French sociologist, often regarded as one of the founding figures of sociology.
Emile Hirsch is an American actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'Into the Wild' and 'Lords of Dogtown'.
Emile Galle was a French artist and designer, known for his contributions to the Art Nouveau movement.
Fictional characters named Emile
Emile is a character in the animated film 'Ratatouille', serving as a supportive friend to the main character.
Emile is a character in the novel 'Emile, or On Education' by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, representing the ideal student.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Emile was first seen in the United States in 1880. Emile has ranked as high as #729 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Louisiana, Massachusetts, California, New York, and Maine. In the past 5 years the name Emile has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Emile (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 17 | |
NY | 12 | |
TX | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 12 |
1881 | 20 |
1882 | 37 |
1883 | 23 |
1884 | 28 |
1885 | 19 |
1886 | 25 |
1887 | 21 |
1888 | 21 |
1889 | 27 |
1890 | 21 |
1891 | 14 |
1892 | 28 |
1893 | 25 |
1894 | 26 |
1895 | 21 |
1896 | 34 |
1897 | 24 |
1898 | 31 |
1899 | 23 |
1900 | 31 |
1901 | 20 |
1902 | 18 |
1903 | 23 |
1904 | 28 |
1905 | 31 |
1906 | 21 |
1907 | 23 |
1908 | 33 |
1909 | 36 |
1910 | 43 |
1911 | 54 |
1912 | 76 |
1913 | 95 |
1914 | 121 |
1915 | 127 |
1916 | 136 |
1917 | 138 |
1918 | 153 |
1919 | 150 |
1920 | 142 |
1921 | 165 |
1922 | 167 |
1923 | 158 |
1924 | 147 |
1925 | 140 |
1926 | 131 |
1927 | 137 |
1928 | 121 |
1929 | 112 |
1930 | 121 |
1931 | 119 |
1932 | 112 |
1933 | 97 |
1934 | 76 |
1935 | 85 |
1936 | 91 |
1937 | 85 |
1938 | 93 |
1939 | 92 |
1940 | 72 |
1941 | 84 |
1942 | 87 |
1943 | 86 |
1944 | 82 |
1945 | 76 |
1946 | 73 |
1947 | 108 |
1948 | 82 |
1949 | 80 |
1950 | 69 |
1951 | 66 |
1952 | 74 |
1953 | 69 |
1954 | 63 |
1955 | 57 |
1956 | 78 |
1957 | 51 |
1958 | 74 |
1959 | 70 |
1960 | 56 |
1961 | 69 |
1962 | 63 |
1963 | 57 |
1964 | 55 |
1965 | 48 |
1966 | 43 |
1967 | 42 |
1968 | 47 |
1969 | 40 |
1970 | 57 |
1971 | 44 |
1972 | 37 |
1973 | 36 |
1974 | 39 |
1975 | 36 |
1976 | 39 |
1977 | 30 |
1978 | 38 |
1979 | 36 |
1980 | 35 |
1981 | 44 |
1982 | 38 |
1983 | 31 |
1984 | 28 |
1985 | 33 |
1986 | 23 |
1987 | 33 |
1988 | 40 |
1989 | 23 |
1990 | 25 |
1991 | 39 |
1992 | 32 |
1993 | 29 |
1994 | 38 |
1995 | 43 |
1996 | 27 |
1997 | 26 |
1998 | 36 |
1999 | 25 |
2000 | 31 |
2001 | 33 |
2002 | 42 |
2003 | 34 |
2004 | 39 |
2005 | 44 |
2006 | 34 |
2007 | 41 |
2008 | 49 |
2009 | 49 |
2010 | 32 |
2011 | 35 |
2012 | 40 |
2013 | 46 |
2014 | 52 |
2015 | 55 |
2016 | 60 |
2017 | 66 |
2018 | 60 |
2019 | 65 |
2020 | 71 |
2021 | 83 |
2022 | 72 |
2023 | 66 |
2024 | 82 |