Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Emma
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 2003
#3 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2003
Peak births
22,719
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Gen Z
1880Peak 20032025
Quick answers about Emma
How many people are named Emma?
An estimated 567,124 living Americans are named Emma.
How rare is Emma?
Emma is still widely used among babies today, with 12,754 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 43.9% from its 2003 peak. It was the #3 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Emma?
The median age of a living American named Emma is approximately 17 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 24 years old.
Is Emma still popular?
Somewhat. Emma has been declining since its 2003 peak and registered 12,754 births in 2025.
Peak year
2003
Decline from peak
43.9%
2025
12,754
All-time
776,439