Total births
406
Girls' name · since 1996
Emmarae
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 406 babies named Emmarae, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 406
- total births
- 1996–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Emmarae sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 406 recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Emmarae has been recorded 406 times among girls since 1996, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- 406 total births
- 1996–2025 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
406 girls have been named Emmarae since 1996, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2025.
- 406
- total births
- 1996–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Emmarae was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
22 babies were named Emmarae in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
Emmarae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Emmarae's full recorded timeline at 2010, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1996, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2016 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Emmarae at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2016
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1996
Emmarae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Emmarae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Emmarae's strongest decade.
178 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Emmarae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 40
1990s
40 births
- 2000s
2000s
129 births
- 2010s
2010s
178 births
- 2020s 59
2020s
59 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 178 births (44% of all-time use).
Emmarae by state
Where Emmarae concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Emmarae's total US births 1.2%
Even split
5 of 406 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emmarae? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 406 babies named Emmarae. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 22 births.
When was Emmarae most popular? ▼
Emmarae was most popular in the 2010s decade with 178 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Emmarae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Emmarae are California (5 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Emmarae been used? ▼
Emmarae has been recorded in Social Security data since 1996, spanning 30 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Emmarae? ▼
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 Emmarae's data
- Emmarae's decade-level peak was the 2010s (178 total births); usage has since declined to 59 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Emmaraes (5 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 Emmarae
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emmarae
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Emmy Girl
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Emmie Girl
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Emmalee Girl
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Emmalyn Girl
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Compare Emmarae side by side: Emmarae vs Emma Emmarae vs Emmy Emmarae vs Emmie
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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, 1996–2025 (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. "Emmarae: Baby Name Since 1996 - 406 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emmarae. 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 Emmarae 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.