Emily
Emily is derived from the Latin name Aemilia, meaning 'rival' or 'industrious.' It has been a beloved name in English-speaking countries since the medieval period, carrying a sense of timeless grace and literary charm.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,231. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 14,277
- 2012: 13,666
- 2013: 13,144
- 2014: 12,670
- 2015: 11,808
- 2016: 11,006
- 2017: 9,817
- 2018: 8,718
- 2019: 8,259
- 2020: 6,918
- 2021: 6,594
- 2022: 6,498
- 2023: 6,177
- 2024: 5,984
- 2025: 5,451
- 2026 (projected): 5,231
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Strong literary heritage with multiple famous authors
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Offers versatile nickname options
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Emily Dickinson
Renowned American poet
Emily Brontë
Author of 'Wuthering Heights'
Emily Blunt
British actress
Emily Post
Etiquette authority and author
Statistics
896,487
Total births since 1880
1999
Peak year
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