Girls name · Kentucky
Emily in Kentucky
Emily was the 61st most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 58 babies named Emily that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 14,509 babies Emily.
Popularity over time
Emily in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 16 | 154th |
| 1926 | 36 | 164th |
| 1943 | 28 | 186th |
| 1959 | 20 | 247th |
| 1976 | 136 | 35th |
| 1992 | 390 | 6th |
| 2009 | 234 | 10th |
| 2025 | 58 | 61st |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky climbed from 154th in 1910 to 61st in 2025.
The most babies named Emily in Kentucky in a single year was 473, in 2003. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2003.
Across the country, Emily reached its best rank of #1 in California (1999). See Emily in every state →
How popular is Emily in Kentucky?
Emily was the 61st most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 58 babies named Emily that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 14,509 babies Emily.
How many babies are named Emily in Kentucky?
In 2025, 58 babies were named Emily in Kentucky. The most babies named Emily in Kentucky in a single year was 473, in 2003.
What is the rank of Emily in Kentucky?
Emily ranked 61st among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2003.
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.