Emmaly
A feminine name derived from the Old French variation of Emily.
Name Census estimates that about 610 living Americans carry the first name Emmaly. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emmaly today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emmaly births was 2007 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emmaly. 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
610
~ 1 in 561,892 Americans
Peak year
2007
39 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,367
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Emmaly: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emmaly from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 255 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emmaly 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 Emmaly during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emmalys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Emmaly
The name Emmaly is a variant of the name Emily, which has its origins in the Latin name Aemilia. The name Aemilia was derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which is believed to be connected to the Latin word "aemulus," meaning "rival" or "eager." The Aemilii were a prominent family in ancient Rome, and the name was likely given to children born into this family.
The name Emily gained popularity during the Middle Ages in various European countries, including England, France, and Germany. It was often used as a diminutive form of other names like Amelia or Emilia. The spelling variation Emmaly emerged later, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a unique and distinctive form of the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emmaly can be found in historical records from the late 16th century in England. However, it remained relatively uncommon until more recent times. Notable individuals named Emmaly throughout history include:
1. Emmaly Wilmot (1708-1786), an English poet and playwright known for her works "The Tragedy of Jane Shore" and "The Distressed Mother."
2. Emmaly Baxter (1771-1843), a Scottish botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in Scotland during the early 19th century.
3. Emmaly Jameson (1829-1901), an American educator and women's rights activist who campaigned for equal educational opportunities for women in the United States.
4. Emmaly Clifford (1855-1927), a British novelist and short story writer who explored themes of love, loss, and social issues in her works.
5. Emmaly Rutherford (1892-1972), a Canadian painter and sculptor known for her impressionistic landscapes and portraiture.
While the name Emmaly may not have been widely used throughout history, it has retained a distinctive charm and uniqueness that has appealed to parents seeking a less common variation of the classic name Emily. The name's connection to the ancient Roman family and its historical references add depth and character to its meaning and legacy.
People
Emmaly + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emmaly 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
Emmaly: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emmaly?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 610 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emmaly 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 561,892 US residents.
Is Emmaly a common name?
We classify Emmaly as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 620 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emmaly most popular?
The single biggest year for Emmaly was 2007, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emmaly is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emmaly a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emmaly 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.
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.