Girls name · New York
Emma in New York
Emma was the most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 774 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 38,545 babies Emma.
Popularity over time
Emma in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 140 | 52nd |
| 1926 | 161 | 131st |
| 1943 | 51 | 258th |
| 1959 | 48 | 394th |
| 1976 | 25 | 547th |
| 1992 | 286 | 79th |
| 2009 | 1,066 | 4th |
| 2025 | 774 | 1st |
Its rank among girls names in New York climbed from 52nd in 1910 to 1st in 2025.
The most babies named Emma in New York in a single year was 1,259, in 2015. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2018.
Across the country, Emma reached its best rank of #1 in California (2017). See Emma in every state →
How popular is Emma in New York?
Emma was the most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 774 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 38,545 babies Emma.
How many babies are named Emma in New York?
In 2025, 774 babies were named Emma in New York. The most babies named Emma in New York in a single year was 1,259, in 2015.
What is the rank of Emma in New York?
Emma ranked 1st among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2018.
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.