Girls name · South Carolina
Emma in South Carolina
Emma was the 4th most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 179 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, South Carolina families have named 13,185 babies Emma.
Popularity over time
Emma in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 84 | 29th |
| 1926 | 154 | 32nd |
| 1942 | 157 | 30th |
| 1958 | 54 | 112th |
| 1975 | 8 | 357th |
| 1993 | 25 | 156th |
| 2009 | 283 | 1st |
| 2025 | 179 | 4th |
Its rank among girls names in South Carolina climbed from 29th in 1910 to 4th in 2025.
The most babies named Emma in South Carolina in a single year was 295, in 2014. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2009.
Across the country, Emma reached its best rank of #1 in California (2017). See Emma in every state →
How popular is Emma in South Carolina?
Emma was the 4th most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 179 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, South Carolina families have named 13,185 babies Emma.
How many babies are named Emma in South Carolina?
In 2025, 179 babies were named Emma in South Carolina. The most babies named Emma in South Carolina in a single year was 295, in 2014.
What is the rank of Emma in South Carolina?
Emma ranked 4th among girls names in South Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2009.
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.