Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Emma.
National Rank (2025)
#3
All-Time Peak Rank
#1 (2008)
Total U.S. Births
776,439
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Emma Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Emma
According to SSA data, Emma achieved its highest historical rank of #1 in 2008. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2003 with 22,719 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 37.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Emma scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-37.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record22,719Births in 2003
Years in Top 100
95yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:25,404
1890s:28,652
1900s:24,176
1910s:41,819
1920s:46,538
1930s:30,022
1940s:22,788
1950s:14,613
1960s:6,993
1970s:4,665
1980s:10,381
1990s:58,252
2000s:181,414
2010s:195,070
2020s:85,652
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEm-ma
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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