Girls name · Kentucky
Emma in Kentucky
Emma was the 6th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 159 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 14,711 babies Emma.
Popularity over time
Emma in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 88 | 28th |
| 1926 | 190 | 31st |
| 1943 | 86 | 68th |
| 1959 | 25 | 212th |
| 1975 | 10 | 353rd |
| 1992 | 33 | 133rd |
| 2009 | 331 | 1st |
| 2025 | 159 | 6th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky climbed from 28th in 1910 to 6th in 2025.
The most babies named Emma in Kentucky in a single year was 390, in 2005. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2009.
Across the country, Emma reached its best rank of #1 in California (2017). See Emma in every state →
How popular is Emma in Kentucky?
Emma was the 6th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 159 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 14,711 babies Emma.
How many babies are named Emma in Kentucky?
In 2025, 159 babies were named Emma in Kentucky. The most babies named Emma in Kentucky in a single year was 390, in 2005.
What is the rank of Emma in Kentucky?
Emma ranked 6th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2009.
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.