Emmily
Every Emmily since 1976 — 973 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emmily
Emmily is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,520 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 973 American babies have been named Emmily. Its peak came in 2008, when 42 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 Emmily stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emmily year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,520 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,470 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,368 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,754 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,536 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,833 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,965 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,897 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,196 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,129 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,889 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,206 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,368 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,447 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,605 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,153 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,604 |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,800 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,599 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,495 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,404 |
| 2004 | 40 | #3,648 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,900 |
| 2002 | 41 | #3,353 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,652 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,447 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,254 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,741 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,161 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,953 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emmily in 2025?
Emmily ranked #8,520 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emmily?
973 babies have been named Emmily in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emmily most popular?
Emmily peaked in 2008, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Emmily a boy or girl name?
Emmily is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emmily rising or falling?
Emmily is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.