Emily

Girls

Best rank #14 (2008) · ranked in 18 years

Emily climbed onto the charts in 2008 and stayed listed for 18 years, topping out at #14 in 2008.

It eased from #14 in 2008 to #93 in 2025.

As of the latest count (2025), Emily sits at #93.

In 2008, 17,474 babies were given the name Emily.

Emily was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025935,461
  2. 2024765,994
  3. 2023696,186
  4. 2022666,498
  5. 2021696,600
  6. 2020636,929
  7. 2019478,267
  8. 2018438,729
  9. 2017409,822
  10. 20162911,013
  11. 20152711,825
  12. 20142312,681
  13. 20132213,164
  14. 20121913,687
  15. 20111714,288
  16. 20102014,301
  17. 20092015,385
  18. 20081417,474

Similar names

Emma, Ethan, Elijah stand out as close matches to Emily, tracking a similar sound or popularity window. See how their rankings compare below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Emily a popular name?
Emily reached a best rank of #14 in 2008 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Emily rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Emily ranks #93.
Is Emily a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Emily most popular?
Emily peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)