Girls name · New Jersey
Emma in New Jersey
Emma was the most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 428 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 17,113 babies Emma.
Popularity over time
Emma in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 66 | 34th |
| 1926 | 106 | 74th |
| 1942 | 24 | 193rd |
| 1958 | 24 | 289th |
| 1975 | 10 | 528th |
| 1993 | 120 | 81st |
| 2009 | 419 | 7th |
| 2025 | 428 | 1st |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey climbed from 34th in 1910 to 1st in 2025.
The most babies named Emma in New Jersey in a single year was 583, in 2017. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2015.
Across the country, Emma reached its best rank of #1 in California (2017). See Emma in every state →
How popular is Emma in New Jersey?
Emma was the most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 428 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 17,113 babies Emma.
How many babies are named Emma in New Jersey?
In 2025, 428 babies were named Emma in New Jersey. The most babies named Emma in New Jersey in a single year was 583, in 2017.
What is the rank of Emma in New Jersey?
Emma ranked 1st among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2015.
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.