Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ember.
National Rank (2025)
#154
All-Time Peak Rank
#135 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
22,646
Unisex Distribution1.8% Boy / 98.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Ember Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Ember
According to SSA data, Ember achieved its highest historical rank of #135 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 2,183 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 116.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 60 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ember scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+116.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,183Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
60Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:8
1950s:17
1960s:71
1970s:285
1980s:463
1990s:629
2000s:1,598
2010s:8,583
2020s:10,992
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEm-ber
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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