Girls name · Pennsylvania
Emma in Pennsylvania
Emma was the 5th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 427 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 34,715 babies Emma.
Popularity over time
Emma in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 256 | 26th |
| 1926 | 380 | 57th |
| 1943 | 123 | 131st |
| 1959 | 29 | 383rd |
| 1976 | 23 | 381st |
| 1992 | 140 | 106th |
| 2009 | 765 | 4th |
| 2025 | 427 | 5th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania climbed from 26th in 1910 to 5th in 2025.
The most babies named Emma in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,019, in 2003. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2012.
Across the country, Emma reached its best rank of #1 in California (2017). See Emma in every state →
How popular is Emma in Pennsylvania?
Emma was the 5th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 427 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 34,715 babies Emma.
How many babies are named Emma in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 427 babies were named Emma in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Emma in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,019, in 2003.
What is the rank of Emma in Pennsylvania?
Emma ranked 5th among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2012.
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.