How Many People Are Named Emily?
892,769
people in the United States are named Emily
1 in 375 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#52
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.2665%
Of US population
Peak Year
1999
26,587 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
EM-ə-lee
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
English feminine form of Aemilius (see EMIL). In the English-speaking world it was not common until after the German House of Hanover came to the British throne in the 18th century; the princess Amelia Sophia (1711-1786) was commonly known as Emily in English, even though Amelia is an unrelated name.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 33.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
98,072
Texas
66,758
New York
59,480
Pennsylvania
42,259
Illinois
40,633
Ohio
38,789
Florida
36,648
Michigan
30,782
New Jersey
25,420
Georgia
25,081
💡 Fun Facts About "Emily"
- 5,965 babies were named Emily in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1999
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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