Emma
girl name#3 in 2025Emma entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #1 in 2008, ranks #3 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3
rank today
#1
peak (2008)
12,754
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #3 |
| 1890s | #9 |
| 1900s | #24 |
| 1910s | #40 |
| 1920s | #57 |
| 1930s | #83 |
| 1940s | #121 |
| 1950s | #212 |
| 1960s | #359 |
| 1970s | #433 |
| 1980s | #293 |
| 1990s | #71 |
| 2000s | #5 |
| 2010s | #2 |
| 2020s | #2 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Emma has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 573,000 people named Emma are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Emma alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Emma in 2025?
- Emma ranks #3 among US girl names in 2025, with 12,754 babies given the name.
- When was the name Emma most popular?
- Emma peaked in 2008, reaching #1 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Emma with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 5 classrooms will have a Emma.
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