Girls name · South Carolina
Emma in South Carolina
The SSA records 13,185 Emma births in South Carolina, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #4 most popular girls name, from 179 births that year.
Popularity over time
Emma in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 84 | #29 |
| 1926 | 154 | #32 |
| 1942 | 157 | #30 |
| 1958 | 54 | #112 |
| 1975 | 8 | #357 |
| 1993 | 25 | #156 |
| 2009 | 283 | #1 |
| 2025 | 179 | #4 |
Emma had its most births in South Carolina in 2014, when 295 babies were given the name. Emma's highest rank in South Carolina was #1, set in 2009.
Emma started at #29 in 1910 and finished at #4 in 2025 on the girls list in South Carolina, with a high of #1 in 2009 and a low of #538 in 1980.
Nationally, Emma's strongest state was California, where it hit #1 in 2017. See Emma in every state →
How popular is Emma in South Carolina?
The SSA records 13,185 Emma births in South Carolina, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #4 most popular girls name, from 179 births that year.
How many babies are named Emma in South Carolina?
In 2025, 179 babies born in South Carolina were named Emma.
What is the rank of Emma in South Carolina?
Emma's 2025 rank among girls names in South Carolina was #4.
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.