How Many People Are Named Emilie?

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

Emilie
Very Rare
Greek

Emilie means 'rival' in Greek, adding a touch of intrigue to its rare charm. Only 1 in 16,169 Americans share this name, making Emilie one of the very rare female names in the US. With a peak in popularity during 2003, Emilie remains a modern choice, especially popular among younger generations.

~20,409
Living in US
1 in 16,169
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Rival
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Charismatic
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

29,658
Worldwide Bearers
#2,622
Global Rank
🇸🇳 Senegal
2,927
🇦🇹 Austria
2,900
🇳🇱 Netherlands
2,688
🇩🇰 Denmark
2,631
🇨🇭 Switzerland
2,464
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
2,281
🇸🇪 Sweden
1,654
🇭🇹 Haiti
1,366
🇹🇭 Thailand
1,223
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
1,181

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7 (0%)
♀ Female
20,402 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 48
11,661
Would be under 30 (44%)
7,191
Would be 30–60 (27%)
7,591
Would be over 60 (29%)

All 26,443 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: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
76
International
5

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

📜 Emilie Through the Generations

Over the years, Emilie has seen a steady rise and decline in popularity, peaking in 2003 with 660 births. Today, there are approximately 20,409 people named Emilie living in the United States, reflecting a significant portion of the name's historical presence. The age distribution reveals a youthful skew, with 44% of Emilie's being under 30, indicating that it's a name embraced by newer generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,581
New York 1,844
Texas 1,836
Pennsylvania 1,333
Illinois 1,136
Ohio 953
Florida 922
New Jersey 682
Michigan 673
Massachusetts 535

✨ Similar Names to Emilie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Emilie's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Emilie

How Many People Have the Name Emilie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20,409 people in the United States currently share the name Emilie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,169 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Emilie a Common or Rare Name?

Emilie 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 Emilie Mean?

Emilie means "rival" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Emilie Most Popular?

The name Emilie reached peak popularity in 2003, with 660 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 Emilie?

Approximately 20,409 people named Emilie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 26,443. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,169 Americans.

Is Emilie a rare name?

Emilie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,169 Americans has this name.

What does the name Emilie mean?

Emilie means "rival" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Emilie more male or female?

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

When was Emilie most popular?

Emilie peaked in 2003 with 660 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 US20,409
All-Time Births26,443
1 in X1 in 16,169
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age48
Peak Year2003
World Rank#2,622
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.