Emily
Female name · ★ Classic
338,279
Total Births
1999
Peak Year
#18
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Emily
Emily is of Latin origin from Aemilia, meaning 'rival' or 'industrious.' It was the #1 US female name from 1996 to 2007, a 12-year reign. Famous Emilys include Emily Dickinson, Emily Brontë, and Emily Blunt.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 5,741 births |
| 1890s | 6,229 births |
| 1900s | 6,392 births |
| 1910s | 8,873 births |
| 1920s | 7,886 births |
| 1930s | 5,083 births |
| 1940s | 5,424 births |
| 1950s | 5,173 births |
| 1960s | 4,837 births |
| 1970s | 18,473 births |
| 1980s | 51,025 births |
| 1990s | 91,946 births |
| 2000s | 83,685 births |
| 2010s | 31,210 births |
| 2020s | 6,302 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emily?
Emily has been given to 338,279 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1999 with 10,254 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #18.
Is Emily a boy or girl name?
Emily is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Emily most popular?
Emily was most popular in 1999, when 10,254 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Emily?
Emily first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).