Girls name · Alabama
Emma in Alabama
Emma was the 5th most popular girls name in Alabama in 2025, with 158 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, Alabama families have named 16,867 babies Emma.
Popularity over time
Emma in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 145 | 11th |
| 1926 | 262 | 24th |
| 1942 | 192 | 33rd |
| 1958 | 64 | 113th |
| 1975 | 6 | 522nd |
| 1993 | 38 | 113th |
| 2009 | 336 | 1st |
| 2025 | 158 | 5th |
Its rank among girls names in Alabama climbed from 11th in 1910 to 5th in 2025.
The most babies named Emma in Alabama in a single year was 407, in 2003. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2004.
Across the country, Emma reached its best rank of #1 in California (2017). See Emma in every state →
How popular is Emma in Alabama?
Emma was the 5th most popular girls name in Alabama in 2025, with 158 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, Alabama families have named 16,867 babies Emma.
How many babies are named Emma in Alabama?
In 2025, 158 babies were named Emma in Alabama. The most babies named Emma in Alabama in a single year was 407, in 2003.
What is the rank of Emma in Alabama?
Emma ranked 5th among girls names in Alabama in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2004.
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.