Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Emily
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1999
#34 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
1999
Peak births
26,542
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Gen Z
1880Peak 19992025
Quick answers about Emily
How many people are named Emily?
An estimated 812,493 living Americans are named Emily.
How rare is Emily?
Emily is still widely used among babies today, with 5,451 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 79.5% from its 1999 peak. It was the #34 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Emily?
The median age of a living American named Emily is approximately 28 years, with most bearers falling between 19 and 37 years old.
Is Emily still popular?
Somewhat. Emily has been declining since its 1999 peak and registered 5,451 births in 2025.
Peak year
1999
Decline from peak
79.5%
2025
5,451
All-time
896,487