Emerly
Every Emerly since 1997 — 382 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emerly
Emerly is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,267 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 382 American babies have been named Emerly. Its peak came in 2025, when 48 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 Emerly stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emerly year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #3,267 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,806 |
| 2023 | 43 | #3,616 |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,494 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,955 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,580 |
| 2019 | 45 | #3,468 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,845 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,415 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,007 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,066 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,263 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,353 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,536 |
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| 2008 | 5 | #18,363 |
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| 2002 | 5 | #16,231 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emerly in 2025?
Emerly ranked #3,267 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emerly?
382 babies have been named Emerly in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emerly most popular?
Emerly peaked in 2025, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Emerly a boy or girl name?
Emerly is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emerly rising or falling?
Emerly is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.