Emelie
Every Emelie since 1880 — 2,612 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emelie
Emelie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,134 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 2,612 American babies have been named Emelie. Its peak came in 2003, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Emelie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emelie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,134 |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,499 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,133 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,067 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,186 |
| 2020 | 48 | #3,239 |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,350 |
| 2018 | 55 | #2,975 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2,942 |
| 2016 | 59 | #2,876 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,868 |
| 2014 | 52 | #3,152 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2,946 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,070 |
| 2011 | 53 | #3,148 |
| 2010 | 61 | #2,847 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,904 |
| 2008 | 55 | #3,090 |
| 2007 | 63 | #2,868 |
| 2006 | 55 | #3,064 |
| 2005 | 63 | #2,680 |
| 2004 | 70 | #2,431 |
| 2003 | 76 | #2,245 |
| 2002 | 62 | #2,531 |
| 2001 | 43 | #3,212 |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,471 |
| 1995 | 37 | #3,111 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,564 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,127 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,432 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,654 |
| 1970 | 8 | #5,967 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,813 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,553 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,494 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,434 |
| 1945 | 16 | #2,177 |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,132 |
| 1935 | 22 | #1,623 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,910 |
| 1925 | 14 | #2,529 |
| 1920 | 18 | #2,098 |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,294 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,771 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,481 |
| 1895 | 11 | #1,007 |
| 1890 | 14 | #734 |
| 1885 | 7 | #865 |
| 1880 | 10 | #556 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emelie in 2025?
Emelie ranked #5,134 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emelie?
2,612 babies have been named Emelie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emelie most popular?
Emelie peaked in 2003, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Emelie a boy or girl name?
Emelie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emelie rising or falling?
Emelie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.