UK girl's name
Emmalouise
A feminine name combining Emma (universal) and Louise (renowned warrior).
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Emmalouise is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Emmalouise popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3848, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1997 to 1998. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Emmalouise. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1999 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Emmalouise ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales in 1998, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Emmalouise.
- • Emmalouise ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #531 in 1996.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emmalouise as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3848
1998
Births in 1998
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Emmalouise mean?
The name Emmalouise is a combination of two distinct given names - Emma and Louise. Both names have their origins in various languages and cultures, and their meanings and histories are intricately woven together.
Emma is a name with roots in the Germanic language family. It is derived from the ancient Germanic word "ermen," meaning "whole" or "universal." The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages and was widely used across Europe. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emma can be found in the Domesday Book, a medieval census commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.
Louise, on the other hand, has its origins in the Old German name "Hlodowis" or "Chlodovechus." It is composed of the elements "hlod" (meaning "famous") and "wig" (meaning "battle"). The name gained widespread popularity in the Middle Ages, especially in France, where it was borne by several French queens and noblewomen.
Throughout history, the name Emmalouise has been carried by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded instances is Emma of Normandy (c. 985-1052), a Queen consort of England who played a pivotal role in English history. Another prominent figure was Emma of Ivry (c. 1095-1147), a French noblewoman and a countess of Alençon.
In the realm of literature, the name Emmalouise has been immortalized in the works of Jane Austen. The author's iconic novel "Emma," published in 1815, features the titular character, Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and well-intentioned young woman whose misguided attempts at matchmaking lead to several comedic misadventures.
The 19th century also saw the rise of Emmalouise as a popular name in various parts of Europe and North America. Notable figures include Emma Lazarus (1849-1887), an American poet and writer best known for her sonnet "The New Colossus," which is inscribed on the Statue of Liberty. Another influential figure was Emma Goldman (1869-1940), a pioneering anarchist and political activist who played a pivotal role in the labor movement and women's suffrage in the United States.
In more recent times, the name Emmalouise has continued to be a popular choice, carried by individuals across various fields. Some notable examples include Emma Thompson (born 1959), the acclaimed British actress and screenwriter known for her roles in films such as "Sense and Sensibility" and "Love Actually." Additionally, Emma Watson (born 1990) gained global recognition for her portrayal of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Emmalouise over time
The chart below shows babies named Emmalouise registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 1998. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Emmalouise, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 1998, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emmalouise by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emmalouise was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3836 | 6 | 2 |
Geography
Where Emmalouise is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Emmalouise. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Emmalouise ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #531 in 1996.
Across the UK
Emmalouise in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#531 in 1996
1 years of NRS records, 4 total registered
Related
Names similar to Emmalouise
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Emmalouise: questions and answers
How popular is the name Emmalouise in the UK right now?
In 1998, Emmalouise was ranked #3848 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Emmalouise most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Emmalouise in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Emmalouise?
A feminine name combining Emma (universal) and Louise (renowned warrior).
How many people are called Emmalouise in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Emmalouise across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 4 more in Scotland.
Where is Emmalouise most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Emmalouise ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #531 in 1996. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.