Emile
e-mi-le
US Popularity:4722
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Rival; Industrious
Emile is a boy's name of Latin origin, with additional French and German roots. This sweet name has a whole host of famous people attached to it, like actor and musician Emile Hirsch and Nobel Prize-nominated writer Émile Zola. But even if those who share this title aren’t your cause for choosing it, the definition of “rival” or “industrious” surely will! These meanings etymologically derive from the Latin Aemilius, and variations include the feminine Emily, Emil, or Emilio. As you can see, this name will surely encourage baby to grab life with both hands and approach everything with enthusiasm and verve.
How Popular Is The Name Emile?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Emile is currently #1882 on The Bump
Boy:Emile is currently #1061 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Emile is currently #4722 in U.S. births
Boy:Emile is currently #2189 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2189
in 2023
- 104
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 133, 394
Ancestry, Emile Family History
Behind the Name, Émile, February 2019
Behind the Name, Emil, November 2020
Name Doctor, Émile
Name Doctor, Emile
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