Emberlie
A feminine variant name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to ember or embers.
Name Census estimates that about 169 living Americans carry the first name Emberlie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emberlie today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emberlie births was 2021 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emberlie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
169
~ 1 in 2,028,132 Americans
Peak year
2021
18 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,728
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Emberlie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emberlie from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 90 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emberlie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Emberlie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emberlie
The name Emberlie is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the English words "ember" and "lie". It is thought to have originated in the late 20th century, potentially as a combination of the names Emily and Ember.
The name's roots can be traced back to the Old English word "æmerge", meaning "a smoldering residue of a fire". This word eventually evolved into the modern English term "ember", which refers to a small, glowing piece of coal or wood left after a fire has burned down.
While the name Emberlie itself does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components may have been inspired by various cultural and literary associations. The "ember" portion could be linked to the symbolic use of fire and embers in various mythologies and belief systems.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emberlie can be found in the United States birth records from the late 1990s. However, it remained relatively uncommon until recent years when it gained popularity as a unique and nature-inspired name choice.
Notable individuals with the first name Emberlie include:
1. Emberlie Staveley (born 1985), a British artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed media works.
2. Emberlie Wilkinson (born 1992), an American singer-songwriter who rose to popularity through social media platforms.
3. Emberlie Croft (born 1998), a Canadian environmental activist and youth leader advocating for climate change awareness.
4. Emberlie Haines (born 1987), a British-Australian author of young adult fiction novels.
5. Emberlie Masterson (born 1980), an American entrepreneur and founder of a sustainable fashion brand.
It's important to note that while the name Emberlie is relatively uncommon, it has gained a certain level of recognition and usage in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, its historical roots and origins remain largely modern and influenced by contemporary cultural trends and preferences.
People
Emberlie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emberlie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emberlie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emberlie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 169 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emberlie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,028,132 US residents.
Is Emberlie a common name?
We classify Emberlie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 170 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emberlie most popular?
The single biggest year for Emberlie was 2021, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emberlie is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Emberlie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emberlie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emberlie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Emberlie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emberlie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Emberlie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Emberlie?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Emberlie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.