Emilie
Girl name · #1309 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Emilie? In official American birth records, Emilie has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
Emilie ranks #1309 among American girls' names as of 2025, with 170 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #867, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,588 girls born in 2025 was named Emilie.
Babies named Emilie per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Emilie first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 46 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2003, when 660 girls were named Emilie — good for #454 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Emilie against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Emilie in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Emilie is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Emilie will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Emilie is most common
Geography matters for names, and Emilie is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Emilie is most common in FL (0.2 per 1,000), CA (0.2 per 1,000), NY (0.1 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Emilie is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Emilie
Statistically, parents drawn to Emilie tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kaylie, Karlie, Carlie, Nathalie, and Hailie.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Emilie | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 170 | #1309 |
| 2024 | 162 | #1390 |
| 2023 | 183 | #1255 |
| 2022 | 175 | #1343 |
| 2021 | 208 | #1175 |
| 2020 | 185 | #1231 |
| 2019 | 249 | #1029 |
| 2018 | 252 | #1026 |
| 2017 | 249 | #1036 |
| 2016 | 316 | #890 |
| 2015 | 322 | #867 |
| 2014 | 384 | #729 |
| 2013 | 520 | #562 |
| 2012 | 379 | #730 |
| 2011 | 389 | #713 |
| 2010 | 381 | #733 |
| 2009 | 403 | #718 |
| 2008 | 443 | #685 |
| 2007 | 510 | #588 |
| 2006 | 631 | #490 |
| 2005 | 624 | #491 |
| 2004 | 658 | #456 |
| 2003 | 660 | #454 |
| 2002 | 625 | #458 |
| 2001 | 626 | #444 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Emilie?
In official American birth records, the name Emilie first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 46 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Emilie a popular girl name?
Emilie ranked #1309 among girls in 2025 with 170 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #867.
When was the name Emilie most popular?
Emilie peaked in 2003, when 660 American girls received the name (ranked #454 that year). Since 2003 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Emilie?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,588 newborn American girls was named Emilie. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.