Girls name · Virginia
Emma in Virginia
Emma was the 2nd most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 341 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 18,974 babies Emma.
Popularity over time
Emma in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 89 | 31st |
| 1926 | 148 | 38th |
| 1943 | 106 | 59th |
| 1959 | 34 | 204th |
| 1976 | 8 | 431st |
| 1992 | 82 | 95th |
| 2009 | 449 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 341 | 2nd |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia climbed from 31st in 1910 to 2nd in 2025.
The most babies named Emma in Virginia in a single year was 615, in 2003. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2008.
Across the country, Emma reached its best rank of #1 in California (2017). See Emma in every state →
How popular is Emma in Virginia?
Emma was the 2nd most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 341 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 18,974 babies Emma.
How many babies are named Emma in Virginia?
In 2025, 341 babies were named Emma in Virginia. The most babies named Emma in Virginia in a single year was 615, in 2003.
What is the rank of Emma in Virginia?
Emma ranked 2nd among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 2008.
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.