How Many People Are Named Emilly?
Complete statistics for the name Emilly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Emilly is a very rare female name, with only 1,387 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 237,936 Americans. The majority of Emillys are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 1,403 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: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Emilly Through the Generations
Emilly peaked in popularity in 2003 with 69 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most Emillys are young adults, with 1,141 under 30 and 262 aged between 30 and 60. This name's prevalence is concentrated among younger generations, reflecting its status as a modern choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Emilly's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Emilly
How Many People Have the Name Emilly?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,387 people in the United States currently share the name Emilly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 237,936 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Emilly a Common or Rare Name?
Emilly 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 Emilly Mean?
Emilly means "creative variant of Emily" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Emilly in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Emilly Most Popular?
The name Emilly reached peak popularity in 2003, with 69 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 Emilly?
Approximately 1,387 people named Emilly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,403. That works out to roughly 1 in 237,936 Americans.
Is Emilly a rare name?
Emilly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 237,936 Americans has this name.
What does the name Emilly mean?
Emilly means "creative variant of Emily" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Emilly more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Emilly are male and 100% are female.
When was Emilly most popular?
Emilly peaked in 2003 with 69 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.