RisingGaining cultural share#154 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2024
Peak births
2,183
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1946Peak 20242025
Quick answers about Ember
How many people are named Ember?
An estimated 22,435 living Americans are named Ember.
How rare is Ember?
Ember is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,952 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 10.6% from its 2024 peak. It was the #154 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Ember?
The median age of a living American named Ember is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 11 years old.
Is Ember still popular?
Yes — Ember is currently rising in popularity, with 1,952 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.7× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Ember most common?
Ember has its strongest geographic signal in Wyoming, where it appeared 10.9× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2024
Decline from peak
10.6%
2025
1,952
All-time
22,646
Diaspora map
Ember broke out in Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma, Utah, and Washington (2011) and became over-represented in 23 states over 13 years.
Broke out: Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma, Utah, and Washington, 2011 · over-represented in 23 states over 13 years
