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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Compound of Emmy (from Emma) and Lou (from Louise, 'famous warrior')
- Origin
- English (compound of Emmy + Lou)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
Emmylou is an English name formed by joining Emmy (from Emma) with Lou (from Louise, meaning 'famous warrior'). It's a compound built from two shorter, familiar names rather than a single root. SSA records for the name go back to 1924, so there's a full century of data to look at.
Meaning & Origin of Emmylou
Meaning: Compound of Emmy (from Emma) and Lou (from Louise, 'famous warrior').
Origin: English (compound of Emmy + Lou).
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Emmylou
Emmylou hit its high point in 2021, when 94 babies received the name and it ranked #2048; by 2024 that had slipped to 68 babies and a rank of #2578.
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These names have followed a similar path to Emmylou in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Emmylou mean?
Compound of Emmy (from Emma) and Lou (from Louise, ‘famous warrior’). (Source: Wiktionary)
Is Emmylou a popular name right now?
Emmylou peaked at #2048 in 2021 and is ranked #2578 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1924–2024.)
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