Emily
How to say it: EM-ih-lee · /ˈɛmɪli/
Rival; industrious — from the Roman family name Aemilius, derived from Latin aemulus (rival).
Emily was the 34th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 5,451 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 53% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #59 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #34 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 5,451 |
| Share of births | 1 in 524 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −53% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #59 |
| In France, 2025 | #144 among girls’ names, 120 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emily crested in the 1990s before drifting down. Now well below that crest, it appears headed for more decline.
What goes with it
Gentle and soft with flowing l sounds, Emily carries a literary calm. Emmy is a cozy short form and Hannah shares its tender style.
Middle names that flow with Emily →
Nicknames
- Em
- Emmy
- Millie
Honouring a Emily in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Emily is about 1 in 22.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish, Welsh.
In France: #144 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #44. Ireland: #6.
Famous people named Emily
- Emily Dickinson (1830–1886)American poet
- Emily Blunt (born 1983)British actress
- Emily Brontë (1818–1848)English novelist and poet
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