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