Girls name · South Dakota
Emma in South Dakota
Emma was the 4th most popular girls name in South Dakota in 2025, with 36 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, South Dakota families have named 2,178 babies Emma.
Popularity over time
Emma in South Dakota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 20 | 28th |
| 1920 | 39 | 53rd |
| 1930 | 10 | 126th |
| 1985 | 6 | 158th |
| 1995 | 8 | 132nd |
| 2005 | 60 | 1st |
| 2015 | 58 | 2nd |
| 2025 | 36 | 4th |
Its rank among girls names in South Dakota climbed from 28th in 1910 to 4th in 2025.
The most babies named Emma in South Dakota in a single year was 88, in 2003. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2003.
Across the country, Emma reached its best rank of #1 in California (2017). See Emma in every state →
How popular is Emma in South Dakota?
Emma was the 4th most popular girls name in South Dakota in 2025, with 36 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, South Dakota families have named 2,178 babies Emma.
How many babies are named Emma in South Dakota?
In 2025, 36 babies were named Emma in South Dakota. The most babies named Emma in South Dakota in a single year was 88, in 2003.
What is the rank of Emma in South Dakota?
Emma ranked 4th among girls names in South Dakota in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2003.
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.