Emerita
girl nameEmerita entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #3156 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#3156
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4251 |
| 1930s | #3744 |
| 1950s | #5258 |
| 1960s | #6250 |
| 1970s | #7449 |
| 1980s | #8905 |
| 1990s | #11148 |
| 2000s | #15665 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Emerita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Emerita alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Emerita in 2025?
- Emerita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Emerita most popular?
- Emerita peaked in 1935, reaching #3156 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Emerita with classmates?
- Emerita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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