Emily Smythe

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Emily Smythe — rival
322K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Emily Smythe is a name that combines English origins. The first name Emily is a feminine given name of English origin. Emily is a feminine given name derived from the Roman family name "Aemilius", and is the feminine form of the name Emil. Emily has been a popular name in the English-speaking world, ranking among the most popular names in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. For more than a decade, from 1996 to 2007, it was the most common name given to girls in the United States. It has declined in usage in some countries but has remained a well-used name all over the world. In 2022, it was the 31st most popular name given to girls in Canada. The surname Smythe: Conn Smythe (1895–1980), Canadian businessman, soldier and sportsman in ice hockey and horse racing Dallas Smythe (1907–1992), Canadian political activist and researcher Danny Smythe (1948–2016), American drummer, member of the rock band The Box Tops Douglas Smythe, American visual effects artist Durham Smythe (born 1995), American football player Fallon Smythe, actress in the TV series Gotham Knights Faye Smythe (born 1985), New Zealand actress Frank Smythe (1900–1949), British mountaineer, author, photographer, and botanist George Smythe, 7th Viscount Strangford (1818–1857), British politici. Emily is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 322K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Emily reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Emily

Meaning: rival

English

Emily is a feminine given name derived from the Roman family name "Aemilius", and is the feminine form of the name Emil. Emily has been a popular name in the English-speaking world, ranking among the most popular names in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. For more than a decade, from 1996 to 2007, it was the most common name given to girls in the United States. It has declined in usage in some countries but has remained a well-used name all over the world. In 2022, it was the 31st most popular name given to girls in Canada.

Surname: Smythe

English

Conn Smythe (1895–1980), Canadian businessman, soldier and sportsman in ice hockey and horse racing Dallas Smythe (1907–1992), Canadian political activist and researcher Danny Smythe (1948–2016), American drummer, member of the rock band The Box Tops Douglas Smythe, American visual effects artist Durham Smythe (born 1995), American football player Fallon Smythe, actress in the TV series Gotham Knights Faye Smythe (born 1985), New Zealand actress Frank Smythe (1900–1949), British mountaineer, author, photographer, and botanist George Smythe, 7th Viscount Strangford (1818–1857), British politici.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Emily is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Emily by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Emily Smythe

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Emily Smythe:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Emily?
The first name Emily originates from English. Emily is a feminine given name derived from the Roman family name "Aemilius", and is the feminine form of the name Emil. Emily has been a popular name in the English-speaking world, ranking among the most popular names in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. For more than a decade, from 1996 to 2007, it was the most common name given to girls in the United States. It has declined in usage in some countries but has remained a well-used name all over the world. In 2022, it was the 31st most popular name given to girls in Canada.
When was Emily most popular?
The name Emily reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Smythe?
The surname Smythe originates from English. Conn Smythe (1895–1980), Canadian businessman, soldier and sportsman in ice hockey and horse racing Dallas Smythe (1907–1992), Canadian political activist and researcher Danny Smythe (1948–2016), American drummer, member of the rock band The Box Tops Douglas Smythe, American visual effects artist Durham Smythe (born 1995), American football player Fallon Smythe, actress in the TV series Gotham Knights Faye Smythe (born 1985), New Zealand actress Frank Smythe (1900–1949), British mountaineer, author, photographer, and botanist George Smythe, 7th Viscount Strangford (1818–1857), British politici.
How common is the surname Smythe?
The surname Smythe is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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