Girls name · North Carolina
Emma in North Carolina
Emma was the 5th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 391 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 25,157 babies Emma.
Popularity over time
Emma in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 104 | 30th |
| 1926 | 254 | 28th |
| 1943 | 162 | 53rd |
| 1959 | 49 | 184th |
| 1976 | 10 | 421st |
| 1992 | 69 | 117th |
| 2009 | 587 | 1st |
| 2025 | 391 | 5th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina climbed from 30th in 1910 to 5th in 2025.
The most babies named Emma in North Carolina in a single year was 725, in 2004. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2004.
Across the country, Emma reached its best rank of #1 in California (2017). See Emma in every state →
How popular is Emma in North Carolina?
Emma was the 5th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 391 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 25,157 babies Emma.
How many babies are named Emma in North Carolina?
In 2025, 391 babies were named Emma in North Carolina. The most babies named Emma in North Carolina in a single year was 725, in 2004.
What is the rank of Emma in North Carolina?
Emma ranked 5th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2004.
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.