Girls name · California
Emma in California
Emma was the 5th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 1,641 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, California families have named 62,949 babies Emma.
Popularity over time
Emma in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 29 | 54th |
| 1926 | 82 | 102nd |
| 1943 | 47 | 235th |
| 1959 | 59 | 389th |
| 1976 | 60 | 402nd |
| 1992 | 377 | 139th |
| 2009 | 1,714 | 7th |
| 2025 | 1,641 | 5th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 54th in 1910 to 5th in 2025.
The most babies named Emma in California in a single year was 2,753, in 2018. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2017.
Across the country, Emma reached its best rank of #1 in California (2017). See Emma in every state →
How popular is Emma in California?
Emma was the 5th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 1,641 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, California families have named 62,949 babies Emma.
How many babies are named Emma in California?
In 2025, 1,641 babies were named Emma in California. The most babies named Emma in California in a single year was 2,753, in 2018.
What is the rank of Emma in California?
Emma ranked 5th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2017.
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.