Girls name · Virginia
Emily in Virginia
Emily was the 42nd most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 127 babies named Emily that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 22,901 babies Emily.
Popularity over time
Emily in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 18 | 136th |
| 1926 | 55 | 113th |
| 1943 | 71 | 92nd |
| 1959 | 44 | 166th |
| 1976 | 131 | 43rd |
| 1992 | 601 | 5th |
| 2009 | 338 | 8th |
| 2025 | 127 | 42nd |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia climbed from 136th in 1910 to 42nd in 2025.
The most babies named Emily in Virginia in a single year was 678, in 1994. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1996.
Across the country, Emily reached its best rank of #1 in California (1999). See Emily in every state →
How popular is Emily in Virginia?
Emily was the 42nd most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 127 babies named Emily that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 22,901 babies Emily.
How many babies are named Emily in Virginia?
In 2025, 127 babies were named Emily in Virginia. The most babies named Emily in Virginia in a single year was 678, in 1994.
What is the rank of Emily in Virginia?
Emily ranked 42nd among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1996.
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.