Total births
628
Girls' name · since 1986
Emmaly
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 628 babies named Emmaly, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11421
- among girls today
- 628
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Emmaly is the #11421 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 628 recorded since 1986.
Social Security Administration records show Emmaly recorded 628 times among girls since 1986, holding rank #11421 nationally today, ahead of 36% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #11421 among girls today
- 628 born since 1986
- 2000s peak decade
- 36% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Emmaly is currently the #11421 girls' name in America, more common than 36% of girls - 628 born since 1986, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11421
- among girls today
- 628
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other girls
Emmaly vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#11421
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 36% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Emmaly was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
39 babies were named Emmaly in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Emmaly compares
628 Top 40% higher than 60% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Emmaly's all-time total is 64% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Emmaly | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 628 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 48 | 19,840 |
Emmaly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Emmaly splits its recorded history at 2007: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1990 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Emmaly at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#11,421
Active since
1986
Emmaly popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Emmaly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Emmaly's strongest decade.
255 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Emmaly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s
1990s
128 births
- 2000s
2000s
255 births
- 2010s
2010s
169 births
- 2020s 56
2020s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 255 births (41% of all-time use).
How Emmaly compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Emmaly's total volume
Emmaly vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Emmaly by state
Where Emmaly concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 49 | 7.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22 | 3.5% |
California share of Emmaly's total US births 7.8%
Even split
49 of 628 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emmaly? ▼
628 babies have been named Emmaly since 1986. It currently ranks #11421 among girls. The peak year was 2007 with 39 births.
When was Emmaly most popular? ▼
Emmaly was most popular in the 2000s decade with 255 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Emmaly most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Emmaly are California (49 births), Texas (22 births).
How long has the name Emmaly been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Emmaly since 1986 -- 40 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Emmaly? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Emma, Emmy, Emmie, Emmalee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Emmaly's data
- Emmaly's decade-level peak was the 2000s (255 total births); usage has since declined to 56 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Emmalys (49 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Emmaly
Nearby Names Like Emmaly
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emmaly
Emma Girl
#2 776,439 births
Emmy Girl
#453 12,963 births
Emmie Girl
#737 10,387 births
Emmalee Girl
#2783 9,008 births
Emmalyn Girl
#1125 8,847 births
Compare Emmaly side by side: Emmaly vs Emma Emmaly vs Emmy Emmaly vs Emmie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Emmaly
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1986–2025 (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. "Emmaly: #11421 Girls' Name - 628 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emmaly. 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 Emmaly 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 June 2026.