FIRST NAME
Emerald
Emerald is the 1,972nd most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 6,319 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 321 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,972 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
2,487
living · #3,134
2020 CENSUS
6,319
living · #1,972
BABIES NAMED EMERALD BY BIRTH YEAR · 1904–2025
2025367
As a female name, Emerald peaked in 2024, when 397 babies were named Emerald (the #708 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #11,648 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
321
living · #11,648
BABIES NAMED EMERALD BY BIRTH YEAR · 1908–2025
202532
As a male name, Emerald peaked in 2025, when 32 babies were named Emerald (the #3536 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)