Emile
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Emile: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2014.
Emile has its roots in the Latin family name Aemilius, which is thought to derive from aemulus, meaning ‘rival’ or ‘industrious’. Best known is French novelist Émile Zola, a towering figure of naturalist literature, alongside sociologist Émile Durkheim, a founder of modern social science. In Scotland, the name appears occasionally but remains less common than its feminine counterpart, Emily, which shares the same Latin origin. While no major places are named directly after an Emile, the name’s elegant simplicity has made it a steady favourite in French-speaking regions and a quietly stylish choice elsewhere.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20143 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7073 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2014
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y