FIRST NAME
Emily
Emily is the 16th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 754,599 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 930 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #16 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
517,317
living · #99
2020 CENSUS
754,599
living · #16
BABIES NAMED EMILY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20255K
As a female name, Emily peaked in 1999, when 26,542 babies were named Emily (the most popular female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #5,409 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
930
living · #5,409
BABIES NAMED EMILY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1896–2025
202510
As a male name, Emily peaked in 2004, when 120 babies were named Emily (the #1256 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)