Feminine dossier · first seen 1991

Emelin

Rising Gaining cultural share

Peak era

2006

Peak births

Current vitality

Rare

Peak generation

Gen Z

Quick answers about Emelin

How many people are named Emelin?

An estimated 842 living Americans are named Emelin.

How rare is Emelin?

Emelin is very rare among babies today, with 14 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 77.4% from its 2006 peak.

How old is the typical Emelin?

The median age of a living American named Emelin is approximately 19 years, with most bearers falling between 14 and 23 years old.

Is Emelin still popular?

Yes — Emelin is currently rising in popularity, with 14 births in 2025.

Where is Emelin most common?

Emelin has its strongest geographic signal in California, where it appears 1.7× more often than the national baseline.

1991Peak 20062025

Peak year

2006

Decline from peak

77.4%

2025

All-time

854

Emelin has been in gradual retreat. The last decade averaged 2.6× lower than the decade before it — a slow, steady fade rather than a collapse.

Emelin peaked in 2006, when 62 girls were given the name.

In 2025, only 14 girls were given the name.

In all, the Social Security Administration has recorded about 854 Americans named Emelin since 1991.

Rarity score99th percentile rare

Peak generationGen Z

StabilityEra-bound, still legible

TrajectoryGaining cultural share

Living profile

845

Estimated living Americans with this name.

Median age19

Core range14–23

Playground Density Index 0.0%

Wave type

Flash Flood

A concentrated generational spike rather than a slow classic.

Geographic heartland

California

1.7× higher affinity than the national baseline.

California · 2000s 1.7×