Girls name · North Carolina
Emily in North Carolina
Emily was the 46th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 171 babies named Emily that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 24,999 babies Emily.
Popularity over time
Emily in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 20 | 135th |
| 1926 | 53 | 149th |
| 1943 | 73 | 132nd |
| 1959 | 52 | 178th |
| 1976 | 169 | 40th |
| 1992 | 540 | 9th |
| 2009 | 422 | 7th |
| 2025 | 171 | 46th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina climbed from 135th in 1910 to 46th in 2025.
The most babies named Emily in North Carolina in a single year was 710, in 2004. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2005.
Across the country, Emily reached its best rank of #1 in California (1999). See Emily in every state →
How popular is Emily in North Carolina?
Emily was the 46th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 171 babies named Emily that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 24,999 babies Emily.
How many babies are named Emily in North Carolina?
In 2025, 171 babies were named Emily in North Carolina. The most babies named Emily in North Carolina in a single year was 710, in 2004.
What is the rank of Emily in North Carolina?
Emily ranked 46th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2005.
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.