How Many People Are Named Emelly?

Complete statistics for the name Emelly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Emelly
Very Rare
American

Emelly is a very rare female name, with only 400 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 824,598 Americans. The majority of Emellys are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~400
Living in US
1 in 824,598
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Elegant Innovative Confident
9
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 9 are known for their humanitarian spirit and deep empathy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,190
Worldwide Bearers
#69,985
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
3,867
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1,651
🇿🇲 Zambia
1,428
🇵🇭 Philippines
399
🇿🇦 South Africa
319
🇰🇪 Kenya
122
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
93
🇨🇩 DR Congo
48
🇲🇾 Malaysia
45
🇮🇩 Indonesia
39

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
400 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
378
Would be under 30 (94%)
26
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 404 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Emelly Through the Generations

Emelly peaked in popularity in 2006 with 28 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most Emellys are young, with 378 under 30 years old and only 26 between 30 and 60. This stark age distribution underscores how recent and trendy the name is.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 68
New York 11
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Emelly

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Emelly's American roots

📄 About the Name Emelly

How Many People Have the Name Emelly?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 400 people in the United States currently share the name Emelly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 824,598 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Emelly a Common or Rare Name?

Emelly is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Emelly Mean?

Emelly means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Emelly in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Emelly Most Popular?

The name Emelly reached peak popularity in 2006, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Emelly?

Approximately 400 people named Emelly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 404. That works out to roughly 1 in 824,598 Americans.

Is Emelly a rare name?

Emelly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 824,598 Americans has this name.

What does the name Emelly mean?

Emelly means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.

Is Emelly more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Emelly are male and 100% are female.

When was Emelly most popular?

Emelly peaked in 2006 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US400
All-Time Births404
1 in X1 in 824,598
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2006
World Rank#69,985
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.