Emsley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Emsley means 'prosperity' and 'protection'.
Meaning of the Name Emsley
Emsley is a name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name Eadmund, meaning 'prosperity' and 'protection'. Emsley is a surname that was originally a patronymic, meaning it was derived from the given name of a father or ancestor. It is a name that has been passed down through generations and is now also used as a given name. Emsley is a unique and uncommon name that carries a sense of tradition and heritage.
Popularity of the Name Emsley
The popularity for the name Emsley peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 70 births, which ranked number 4,586 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Emsley had the most female births in 2015 with 70, which ranked number 2,552 out of 19,116 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1916 with 5, which ranked number 3,898 out of 4,535 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Emsley has declined sharply over the last ten years from 54 births to 31 births, a decline of -42.59%. Among females, Emsley has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 54 births to 31 births, a decline of -42.59%.
Nationwide Popularity of Emsley
- 10 Year Trend of Emsley: -42.59%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Emsley: -42.59%
Popularity of Emsley by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Emsley. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Emsley in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Emsley is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Emsley
- Total Births of Emsley: 29 (-5.40%)
- Female Births of Emsley: 29 (-5.40%)
Given the downward trend of Emsley over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.40% decrease in total births, for a total of 29 births in 2024. For Females, births for Emsley have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 29 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.40%.