What does Adeline mean?
A French elaboration of Germanic adal, “noble.”
What does Emery mean?
From the Germanic Emmerich — amal (work) and ric (power) — “brave, powerful ruler.”
Adeline vs Emery
Which is more popular?
Adeline is more popular than Emery today: about 3,864 US babies were given the name Adeline in 2025, compared with 3,208 named Emery.
| Adeline | Emery | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Noble | Brave, powerful |
| Origin | Germanic | Germanic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | AD-uh-line | EM-uh-ree |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1906 |
| Peak year | 2016 (4,120) | 2025 (3,208) |
| In 2025 | 3,864 | 3,208 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Adeline
Emery
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Adeline | Emery |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 19,006 | 18,408 |
| 2010s | 23,383 | 20,971 |
| 2000s | 5,719 | 3,550 |
| 1990s | 1,180 | 571 |
| 1980s | 493 | 172 |
| 1970s | 348 | 55 |
| 1960s | 532 | 12 |
| 1950s | 905 | 14 |
| 1940s | 1,619 | 10 |
| 1930s | 3,450 | 12 |
| 1920s | 9,917 | 46 |
| 1910s | 8,985 | 11 |
| 1900s | 2,646 | 5 |
| 1890s | 1,697 | 0 |
| 1880s | 932 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Adeline or Emery more popular?
Adeline is more popular than Emery today: about 3,864 US babies were given the name Adeline in 2025, compared with 3,208 named Emery.
What is the difference between Adeline and Emery?
Adeline means Noble (Germanic origin), while Emery means Brave, powerful (Germanic origin).
Which name is older, Adeline or Emery?
In US records, Adeline first appears in 1880 and Emery in 1906, so Adeline has the longer recorded history.