Girls name · Virginia
Emily in Virginia
Babies born in Virginia have been named Emily 22,901 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #42 most common girls name there, on 127 births.
Popularity over time
Emily in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 18 | #136 |
| 1926 | 55 | #113 |
| 1943 | 71 | #92 |
| 1959 | 44 | #166 |
| 1976 | 131 | #43 |
| 1992 | 601 | #5 |
| 2009 | 338 | #8 |
| 2025 | 127 | #42 |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia ran from #1 in 1996 to #238 in 1962, starting at #136 in 1910 and ending at #42 in 2025.
The most Emily births in Virginia in a single year was 678, in 1994. Its highest rank among girls names in Virginia was #1, in 1996.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in California in 1999. See Emily in every state →
How popular is Emily in Virginia?
Babies born in Virginia have been named Emily 22,901 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #42 most common girls name there, on 127 births.
How many babies are named Emily in Virginia?
127 Emily babies were born in Virginia in 2025.
What is the rank of Emily in Virginia?
Emily ranked #42 among girls names in Virginia in 2025.
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.