Emilie
Every Emilie since 1880 — 26,661 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emilie
Emilie is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,312 in 2025 with 170 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 26,661 American babies have been named Emilie. Its peak came in 2003, when 660 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 Emilie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emilie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 170 | #1,312 | — | — |
| 2024 | 162 | #1,391 | — | — |
| 2023 | 183 | #1,257 | — | — |
| 2022 | 175 | #1,344 | — | — |
| 2021 | 208 | #1,176 | — | — |
| 2020 | 185 | #1,232 | — | — |
| 2019 | 249 | #1,031 | — | — |
| 2018 | 252 | #1,027 | — | — |
| 2017 | 249 | #1,037 | — | — |
| 2016 | 316 | #890 | — | — |
| 2015 | 322 | #867 | — | — |
| 2014 | 384 | #733 | — | — |
| 2013 | 520 | #562 | — | — |
| 2012 | 379 | #732 | — | — |
| 2011 | 389 | #713 | — | — |
| 2010 | 381 | #734 | — | — |
| 2009 | 403 | #718 | — | — |
| 2008 | 443 | #685 | — | — |
| 2007 | 510 | #588 | — | — |
| 2006 | 631 | #491 | — | — |
| 2005 | 624 | #491 | — | — |
| 2004 | 658 | #458 | — | — |
| 2003 | 660 | #454 | — | — |
| 2002 | 625 | #458 | — | — |
| 2001 | 626 | #444 | — | — |
| 2000 | 562 | #484 | — | — |
| 1995 | 482 | #506 | — | — |
| 1990 | 366 | #615 | — | — |
| 1985 | 285 | #648 | — | — |
| 1980 | 221 | #750 | — | — |
| 1975 | 207 | #713 | — | — |
| 1970 | 77 | #1,359 | — | — |
| 1965 | 65 | #1,372 | — | — |
| 1960 | 71 | #1,305 | — | — |
| 1955 | 79 | #1,120 | — | — |
| 1950 | 85 | #989 | — | — |
| 1945 | 87 | #811 | — | — |
| 1940 | 162 | #539 | — | — |
| 1935 | 108 | #628 | — | — |
| 1930 | 67 | #884 | — | — |
| 1925 | 114 | #688 | — | — |
| 1920 | 193 | #497 | — | — |
| 1915 | 160 | #486 | — | — |
| 1910 | 51 | #578 | — | — |
| 1905 | 51 | #477 | — | — |
| 1900 | 58 | #437 | — | — |
| 1895 | 72 | #337 | — | — |
| 1890 | 68 | #304 | — | — |
| 1885 | 60 | #256 | — | — |
| 1880 | 46 | #228 | — | — |
Famous people named Emilie
- Emilie Schindler Social activist · 1907–2001
- Emilie Snethlage Biologist · 1868–1929
- Emilie de Ravin Actor · b. 1981
- Emilie Autumn Singer · b. 1979
- Emilie Hegh Arntzen Handball player · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emilie in 2025?
Emilie ranked #1,312 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 170 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emilie?
26,661 babies have been named Emilie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emilie most popular?
Emilie peaked in 2003, when 660 newborns received the name.
Is Emilie a boy or girl name?
Emilie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emilie rising or falling?
Emilie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Emilie?
Well-known people named Emilie include Emilie Schindler (social activist), Emilie Snethlage (biologist), Emilie de Ravin (actor).