Girls name · South Dakota
Emily in South Dakota
Emily was the 87th most popular girls name in South Dakota in 2025, with 11 babies named Emily that year. Since 1912, South Dakota families have named 2,375 babies Emily.
Popularity over time
Emily in South Dakota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 | 114th |
| 1951 | 6 | 202nd |
| 1976 | 24 | 47th |
| 1986 | 60 | 12th |
| 1996 | 69 | 2nd |
| 2006 | 50 | 7th |
| 2015 | 26 | 20th |
| 2025 | 11 | 87th |
Its rank among girls names in South Dakota climbed from 114th in 1912 to 87th in 2025.
The most babies named Emily in South Dakota in a single year was 88, in 1992. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1998.
Across the country, Emily reached its best rank of #1 in California (1999). See Emily in every state →
How popular is Emily in South Dakota?
Emily was the 87th most popular girls name in South Dakota in 2025, with 11 babies named Emily that year. Since 1912, South Dakota families have named 2,375 babies Emily.
How many babies are named Emily in South Dakota?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Emily in South Dakota. The most babies named Emily in South Dakota in a single year was 88, in 1992.
What is the rank of Emily in South Dakota?
Emily ranked 87th among girls names in South Dakota in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1998.
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.