Girls name · California
Emily in California
Emily was the 16th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 910 babies named Emily that year. Since 1910, California families have named 98,899 babies Emily.
Popularity over time
Emily in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 18 | 88th |
| 1926 | 64 | 128th |
| 1943 | 62 | 193rd |
| 1959 | 93 | 298th |
| 1976 | 489 | 51st |
| 1992 | 1,872 | 14th |
| 2009 | 2,540 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 910 | 16th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 88th in 1910 to 16th in 2025.
The most babies named Emily in California in a single year was 3,417, in 2004. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1999.
Across the country, Emily reached its best rank of #1 in California (1999). See Emily in every state →
How popular is Emily in California?
Emily was the 16th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 910 babies named Emily that year. Since 1910, California families have named 98,899 babies Emily.
How many babies are named Emily in California?
In 2025, 910 babies were named Emily in California. The most babies named Emily in California in a single year was 3,417, in 2004.
What is the rank of Emily in California?
Emily ranked 16th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1999.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.