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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Emmalou — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Emmaliz|Emmaluna
GermanicGirl↓ Declining

Emmalou

EM-uh-LOO · 3 syllables

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Girl
#15951
↓ Declining
#15951
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 2
Peak rank
#9770 in 2020
5yr change
-57 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #15951 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Germanic girl names
Emmalou

Popularity score: 2  ·  SSA Rank: #15951

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-57 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
34 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Compound NameEnglishGermanic Root3-syllableVintageRareCottage-coreSouthern charmUnisex-friendlyClassic-Modern blend
Character
musical storytelling spiritsouthern folk authenticity
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Emmalous

steadfastgenuineromanticloyalpatient
STRONG
High confidence

Emmalou is a Germanic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #15951 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -57 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#15951 · very rare
Emmalou at a Glance
Meaning:Combination of Emma (universal mother, whole) and Lou (famed warrior). A compound name blending classic and strong elements.
Language root:Germanic · Old English
Peak rank:#9770 in 2020
5yr change:-57 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Emmalou Harris
Singer-songwriter
Emmalou Garth
Character - O Brother Where Art Thou
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Emmalou
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Emmalou · Overview
Summary

Emmalou is a Germanic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #15951 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Romantic · Vintage character
Emmalou carries a warm, gentle, playful quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 57 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
emmalou.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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