Total births
1,386
Unisex name · since 1997
Emori
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 1,386 babies named Emori, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1527
- among girls today
- 1,386
- born since 1997
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Emori is the #1527 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,386 recorded since 1997.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Emori has been recorded 1,386 times among girls since 1997, currently ranked #1527 nationally and more common than 91% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #1527 among girls today
- 1,386 born since 1997
- 2020s peak decade
- 91% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Emori is currently the #1527 unisex name in America, more common than 91% of girls - 1,386 born since 1997, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1527
- among girls today
- 1,386
- born since 1997
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
Emori vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1527
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 91% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Emori was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
141 babies were named Emori in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Emori compares
1,386 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
Emori's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Emori | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,386 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 141 | 48 | 19,840 |
Emori's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Emori's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 88% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 12%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 141, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Emori at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,527
Active since
1997
Emori popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 141
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Emori popularity over time - boys
155 total births recorded since 2006 (Emori as boys' name)
Emori by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Emori's strongest decade.
769 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Emori births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s 129
2000s
129 births
- 2010s
2010s
471 births
- 2020s
2020s
769 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 769 births (55% of all-time use).
How Emori 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 Emori's total volume
Emori vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Emori by state
Where Emori concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 212 | 15.3% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 99 | 7.1% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 70 | 5.1% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 67 | 4.8% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 48 | 3.5% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 37 | 2.7% |
| #7 | California | | 36 | 2.6% |
| #8 | Florida | | 34 | 2.5% |
Texas share of Emori's total US births 15.3%
Even split
212 of 1,386 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Emori appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emori? ▼
1,386 babies have been named Emori since 1997. It currently ranks #1527 among girls. The peak year was 2024 with 141 births.
When was Emori most popular? ▼
Emori was most popular in the 2020s decade with 769 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Emori most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Emori are Texas (212 births), Georgia (99 births), Alabama (70 births).
Is Emori a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Emori is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,386 births, and as a boy's name it has 155 births.
How long has the name Emori been used? ▼
Records for Emori go back to 1997, giving 29 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Emori? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Emory, Emogene, Emoni, Emonie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Emori's data
- Texas records the most Emoris (212 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Emori
Nearby Names Like Emori
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emori
Emory Girl
#333 10,792 births
Emogene Girl
4,871 births
Emoni Girl
#2482 2,891 births
Emonie Girl
#6511 1,031 births
Emorie Girl
#2630 1,030 births
Compare Emori side by side: Emori vs Emory Emori vs Emogene Emori vs Emoni
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Emori
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Aadya #1528
2,066 births · Peak 2020
Rori #1525
3,301 births · Peak 2022
Elissa #1529
18,033 births · Peak 1979
Lori #1524
341,911 births · Peak 1963
Vivianne #1530
3,039 births · Peak 2018
Julieth #1523
1,307 births · Peak 2024
Kaylynn #1531
12,252 births · Peak 2009
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, 1997–2025 (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. "Emori: #1527 Unisex Name - 1,386 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emori. 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 Emori 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.