Girls name · Illinois
Emma in Illinois
Emma was the 4th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 458 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 26,424 babies Emma.
Popularity over time
Emma in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 88 | 55th |
| 1926 | 128 | 100th |
| 1943 | 51 | 195th |
| 1959 | 30 | 391st |
| 1976 | 21 | 478th |
| 1992 | 182 | 98th |
| 2009 | 710 | 4th |
| 2025 | 458 | 4th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 55th in 1910 to 4th in 2025.
The most babies named Emma in Illinois in a single year was 1,019, in 2003. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 2002.
Across the country, Emma reached its best rank of #1 in California (2017). See Emma in every state →
How popular is Emma in Illinois?
Emma was the 4th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 458 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 26,424 babies Emma.
How many babies are named Emma in Illinois?
In 2025, 458 babies were named Emma in Illinois. The most babies named Emma in Illinois in a single year was 1,019, in 2003.
What is the rank of Emma in Illinois?
Emma ranked 4th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among girls names in 2002.
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.