Emmaclaire
A feminine name combining Emma, meaning "universal", and Claire, meaning "bright".
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the first name Emmaclaire. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emmaclaire today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emmaclaire births was 2011 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emmaclaire. 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
128
~ 1 in 2,677,768 Americans
Peak year
2011
19 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,995
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Emmaclaire: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emmaclaire 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 74 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emmaclaire 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 Emmaclaire during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emmaclaires live
Origin
Meaning and history of Emmaclaire
The name Emmaclaire is a relatively modern combination of two distinct given names – Emma and Claire. The name Emma traces its origins to the Germanic language and is derived from the Old German words 'ermen' meaning whole or universal, and 'germ' meaning vigor or strength. Together, the name Emma signifies universal vigor or strength.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Emma can be found in the 9th century, with Emma of Bavaria (808-876), a Frankish regent who ruled as monarch of East Francia from 876 to 877. Another notable Emma from history is Emma of Normandy (987-1052), who was Queen consort of England, Denmark and Norway through her marriages to two successive kings.
The name Claire is derived from the Latin word 'clarus' meaning bright or clear. It became a popular given name in the Middle Ages, particularly in France. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name is Claire of Assisi (1194-1253), an Italian saint and one of the first followers of St. Francis of Assisi.
While the combined name Emmaclaire is relatively new, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One such person is Emmaclaire Victorin (1855-1933), a French composer and music educator who is credited with writing several operas and other musical works.
Another historical figure with the name Emmaclaire is Emmaclaire Roussel (1892-1976), a French painter and sculptor who was a prominent figure in the Fauvism art movement of the early 20th century. Her works are displayed in several renowned museums around the world.
Emmaclaire Dufresne (1914-1999) was a Canadian author and playwright who wrote several novels and plays that explored the themes of identity, culture, and societal norms. Her works were highly acclaimed and won numerous literary awards during her lifetime.
In the field of science, Emmaclaire Sternberg (1920-2005) was a renowned American geologist and paleontologist who made significant contributions to the study of vertebrate fossils and the evolution of life on Earth.
Lastly, Emmaclaire Belmont (1930-2017) was a British philanthropist and activist who dedicated her life to various social and environmental causes. She founded several non-profit organizations and was widely recognized for her efforts in promoting sustainable development and protecting the rights of marginalized communities.
People
Emmaclaire + last name combinations
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FAQ
Emmaclaire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emmaclaire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 128 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emmaclaire 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 2,677,768 US residents.
Is Emmaclaire a common name?
We classify Emmaclaire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 129 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emmaclaire most popular?
The single biggest year for Emmaclaire was 2011, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emmaclaire is about 15 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 Emmaclaire in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emmaclaire a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emmaclaire 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 Emmaclaire still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emmaclaire 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 Emmaclaire 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 many people have Emmaclaire as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.