Girls name · Massachusetts
Emma in Massachusetts
Emma was the 3rd most popular girls name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 287 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 15,872 babies Emma.
Popularity over time
Emma in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 40 | 59th |
| 1925 | 52 | 126th |
| 1942 | 7 | 343rd |
| 1959 | 6 | 521st |
| 1979 | 11 | 370th |
| 1994 | 227 | 33rd |
| 2010 | 383 | 5th |
| 2025 | 287 | 3rd |
Its rank among girls names in Massachusetts climbed from 59th in 1910 to 3rd in 2025.
The most babies named Emma in Massachusetts in a single year was 653, in 2003. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2005.
Across the country, Emma reached its best rank of #1 in California (2017). See Emma in every state →
How popular is Emma in Massachusetts?
Emma was the 3rd most popular girls name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 287 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 15,872 babies Emma.
How many babies are named Emma in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 287 babies were named Emma in Massachusetts. The most babies named Emma in Massachusetts in a single year was 653, in 2003.
What is the rank of Emma in Massachusetts?
Emma ranked 3rd among girls names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2005.
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.