Emi
Every Emi since 1916 — 4,360 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emi
Emi is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #882 in 2025 with 303 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 4,360 American babies have been named Emi. Its peak came in 2025, when 303 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 Emi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 303 | #882 |
| 2024 | 260 | #996 |
| 2023 | 213 | #1,138 |
| 2022 | 202 | #1,192 |
| 2021 | 175 | #1,295 |
| 2020 | 161 | #1,358 |
| 2019 | 166 | #1,361 |
| 2018 | 158 | #1,417 |
| 2017 | 120 | #1,756 |
| 2016 | 174 | #1,360 |
| 2015 | 168 | #1,397 |
| 2014 | 200 | #1,223 |
| 2013 | 135 | #1,589 |
| 2012 | 156 | #1,461 |
| 2011 | 135 | #1,606 |
| 2010 | 111 | #1,833 |
| 2009 | 109 | #1,923 |
| 2008 | 73 | #2,561 |
| 2007 | 91 | #2,186 |
| 2006 | 71 | #2,565 |
| 2005 | 63 | #2,681 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,757 |
| 2003 | 86 | #2,069 |
| 2002 | 45 | #3,165 |
| 2001 | 53 | #2,779 |
| 2000 | 56 | #2,641 |
| 1995 | 20 | #4,898 |
| 1990 | 19 | #4,922 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,178 |
| 1980 | 39 | #2,448 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,208 |
| 1970 | 8 | #5,969 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,286 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,535 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,542 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,464 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,211 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Emi
- Emi Shinohara Actor · b. 1963
- Emi Yamamoto Soccer player · b. 1982
- Emi Nakajima Soccer player · b. 1990
- Emi Buendía Soccer player · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emi in 2025?
Emi ranked #882 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 303 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emi?
4,360 babies have been named Emi in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emi most popular?
Emi peaked in 2025, when 303 newborns received the name.
Is Emi a boy or girl name?
Emi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emi rising or falling?
Emi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Emi?
Well-known people named Emi include Emi Shinohara (actor), Emi Yamamoto (soccer player), Emi Nakajima (soccer player).