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

Female
99.8%
Male
0.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 33.1 years old

Young (<30) 526,442
59%
Adult (30–60) 272,338
30.5%
Senior (>60) 93,989
10.5%

📈 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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