Emily
girl name#34 in 2025Emily entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #1 in 1996, ranks #34 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#34
rank today
#1
peak (1996)
5,451
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #91 |
| 1890s | #93 |
| 1900s | #101 |
| 1910s | #103 |
| 1920s | #136 |
| 1930s | #166 |
| 1940s | #178 |
| 1950s | #226 |
| 1960s | #246 |
| 1970s | #84 |
| 1980s | #23 |
| 1990s | #4 |
| 2000s | #2 |
| 2010s | #9 |
| 2020s | #22 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Emily has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 817,000 people named Emily are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Emily alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Emily in 2025?
- Emily ranks #34 among US girl names in 2025, with 5,451 babies given the name.
- When was the name Emily most popular?
- Emily peaked in 1996, reaching #1 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Emily with classmates?
- Emily will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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