Emiley
Every Emiley since 1917 — 1,784 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emiley
Emiley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,602 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 1,784 American babies have been named Emiley. Its peak came in 2005, when 80 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 Emiley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emiley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,602 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,530 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,135 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,861 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,658 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,193 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,498 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,757 |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,298 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,562 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,734 |
| 2011 | 50 | #3,281 |
| 2010 | 45 | #3,534 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,894 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,174 |
| 2007 | 69 | #2,652 |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,645 |
| 2005 | 80 | #2,265 |
| 2004 | 65 | #2,566 |
| 2003 | 77 | #2,235 |
| 2002 | 68 | #2,361 |
| 2001 | 77 | #2,135 |
| 2000 | 67 | #2,314 |
| 1995 | 39 | #2,989 |
| 1990 | 34 | #3,242 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,179 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,032 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,655 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,645 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,543 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,555 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emiley in 2025?
Emiley ranked #15,602 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emiley?
1,784 babies have been named Emiley in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emiley most popular?
Emiley peaked in 2005, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Emiley a boy or girl name?
Emiley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emiley rising or falling?
Emiley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.