Emmely
A feminine name of Old German origin meaning "hardworking" or "industrious".
Name Census estimates that about 468 living Americans carry the first name Emmely. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emmely today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emmely births was 2007 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emmely. 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
468
~ 1 in 732,381 Americans
Peak year
2007
30 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,003
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Emmely: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emmely from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 230 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
Emmely 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 Emmely during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emmelys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Emmely, while Arizona, New York, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 39 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emmely
The name Emmely is a variant spelling of the Germanic name Emmy, which is a diminutive form of the feminine name Emma. The name Emma has its roots in the Germanic word "ermen," meaning "whole" or "universal." It gained popularity in the medieval ages and was often associated with strength and resilience.
Emmely is believed to have originated in the regions of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in historical records from the Rhineland region of Germany.
While the name Emmely does not have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name Emma has been mentioned in various literary works throughout history. One notable example is the character Emma Woodhouse from Jane Austen's novel "Emma," published in 1815.
Among the notable historical figures bearing the name Emmely, one can mention:
1. Emmely von Linden (1273-1339), a German noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works and contributions to the establishment of several hospitals in the Rhineland region.
2. Emmely de Montfort (1390-1462), a French aristocrat and landowner who played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
3. Emmely Bürger (1669-1741), a German painter and engraver renowned for her intricate botanical illustrations and landscapes.
4. Emmely Jacobsen (1815-1887), a Norwegian educator and pioneer in the field of women's education, who established one of the first girls' schools in Oslo.
5. Emmely Ringwald (1892-1979), an Austrian-born American actress and dancer, known for her performances in various Broadway productions in the early 20th century.
While these examples showcase the historical presence and diversity of individuals bearing the name Emmely, it is essential to note that the name's popularity has ebbed and flowed over time, influenced by cultural and societal trends.
People
Emmely + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emmely 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
Emmely: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emmely?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 468 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emmely 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 732,381 US residents.
Is Emmely a common name?
We classify Emmely as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 474 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emmely most popular?
The single biggest year for Emmely was 2007, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emmely is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emmely a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emmely 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.