Baby Name Popularity Profile

Emely

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Emely.

✦ Rival 🌍 Latin traditional
National Rank (2025) #503
All-Time Peak Rank #298 Achieved 2005
Total U.S. Births 23,864 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1912 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2000s 1,092 births in 2008
πŸ’‘ The Emely Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Rival
Language Origin Latin
Origin Type single
A variant spelling of Emily, which is derived from the Roman family name Aemilius. Aemilius may be from the Latin word *aemulus*, meaning 'rival'.
Common Nicknames
Em Emmie Millie
Alternative Spellings
Emily Emilie
Pronunciation: EM-Ι™-lee
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: Medium

πŸ“– The Story Behind Emely

According to SSA data, Emely achieved its highest historical rank of #298 in 2005. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2008 with 1,092 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 19.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 59 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Emely across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift -19.5% Decline
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,092 births in 2008
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 23 yrs
Registry Streak 59 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 15
1920s: 20
1930s: 18
1940s: 0
1950s: 19
1960s: 48
1970s: 151
1980s: 368
1990s: 2,440
2000s: 9,218
2010s: 7,661
2020s: 3,906

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Em-e-ly
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, California, Maryland, Florida, District of Columbia
States with Data 41
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #301 301 2005 Insufficient historical volume
California #392 5,746 2006 7.7% Decline
Maryland #170 797 2019 +7.1% Growth
Florida #474 1,637 2005 7.1% Decline
District of Columbia Unranked 198 2007 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #257 1,195 2010 Insufficient historical volume
New York #361 3,015 2010 17.5% Decline
Texas #410 2,891 2008 +6.5% Growth
Virginia #248 831 2017 +3.1% Growth
Arizona #770 433 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #436 643 2005 7.1% Decline
North Carolina #409 608 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island #197 77 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #656 251 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #405 487 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 192 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Washington Unranked 252 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #719 734 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #414 317 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 125 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 96 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #632 178 2023 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #721 128 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 16 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #565 89 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #420 48 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 32 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #542 100 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #523 123 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #763 92 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #951 248 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 50 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 40 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #680 52 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 31 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 44 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #1059 96 2023 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan Unranked 54 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 29 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume

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