Ember
How to say it: EM-bur · /ˈɛmbər/
English word name meaning a glowing piece of coal or wood in a dying fire; used as a given name from the 2010s.
Ember was the 183rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,952 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #133 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #183 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,952 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,698 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #133 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Ember keeps gaining ground, with the 2020s standing as its strongest decade yet. Growth is expected to continue ahead.
What goes with it
Warm and breathy with a crisp edge and a creative spark. Wren and Juniper belong in the same mix.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ember is about 1 in 71.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #242.
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