Emberlyn
Every Emberlyn since 2003 — 2,196 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emberlyn
Emberlyn is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,320 in 2025 with 169 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 2,196 American babies have been named Emberlyn. Its peak came in 2021, when 238 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Emberlyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emberlyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 169 | #1,320 |
| 2024 | 185 | #1,260 |
| 2023 | 181 | #1,270 |
| 2022 | 204 | #1,180 |
| 2021 | 238 | #1,058 |
| 2020 | 149 | #1,452 |
| 2019 | 136 | #1,574 |
| 2018 | 159 | #1,407 |
| 2017 | 149 | #1,491 |
| 2016 | 112 | #1,843 |
| 2015 | 106 | #1,911 |
| 2014 | 85 | #2,220 |
| 2013 | 70 | #2,540 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,602 |
| 2011 | 52 | #3,185 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,331 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,266 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,883 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,490 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,202 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,062 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,047 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,825 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emberlyn in 2025?
Emberlyn ranked #1,320 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 169 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emberlyn?
2,196 babies have been named Emberlyn in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emberlyn most popular?
Emberlyn peaked in 2021, when 238 newborns received the name.
Is Emberlyn a boy or girl name?
Emberlyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emberlyn rising or falling?
Emberlyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.