Girls name · South Carolina
Emily in South Carolina
Emily was the 23rd most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 90 babies named Emily that year. Since 1910, South Carolina families have named 11,742 babies Emily.
Popularity over time
Emily in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 18 | 122nd |
| 1926 | 40 | 124th |
| 1943 | 72 | 83rd |
| 1959 | 45 | 124th |
| 1976 | 66 | 59th |
| 1992 | 238 | 13th |
| 2009 | 166 | 8th |
| 2025 | 90 | 23rd |
Its rank among girls names in South Carolina climbed from 122nd in 1910 to 23rd in 2025.
The most babies named Emily in South Carolina in a single year was 341, 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 South Carolina?
Emily was the 23rd most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 90 babies named Emily that year. Since 1910, South Carolina families have named 11,742 babies Emily.
How many babies are named Emily in South Carolina?
In 2025, 90 babies were named Emily in South Carolina. The most babies named Emily in South Carolina in a single year was 341, in 2004.
What is the rank of Emily in South Carolina?
Emily ranked 23rd among girls names in South 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.