Total births
21
Girls' name · since 1923
Emajean
Since 1923, U.S. Social Security records show 21 babies named Emajean, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1923–1942
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
21 girls have been named Emajean since 1923, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Emajean has been recorded 21 times among girls since 1923, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 1942.
- 21 total births
- 1923–1942 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
21 girls have been named Emajean since 1923, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1942.
- 21
- total births
- 1923–1942
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Emajean was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
6 babies were named Emajean in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Emajean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Emajean's SSA record in two at 1938 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1929, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Emajean at a glance
Last recorded 1942Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Emajean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–1942
- Peak year (1923)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Emajean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Emajean's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Emajean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
11 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 11 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emajean? ▼
Emajean has been given to 21 babies in the U.S. since 1923, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1942. 6 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Emajean most popular? ▼
Emajean was most popular in the 1920s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
How long has the name Emajean been used? ▼
Emajean has been recorded in Social Security data since 1923, spanning 20 years of data through 1942.
What names are similar to Emajean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Emani, Ema, Emalee, Eman, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Emajean's data
- Emajean's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1940s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Emajean
Nearby Names Like Emajean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emajean
Emani Girl
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Ema Girl
#1560 4,857 births
Emalee Girl
#6680 3,814 births
Eman Girl
#2809 2,238 births
Emaline Girl
#3178 1,901 births
Compare Emajean side by side: Emajean vs Emani Emajean vs Ema Emajean vs Emalee
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1923–1942 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Emajean: Baby Name Since 1923 - 21 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emajean. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Emajean draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.