Girls name · West Virginia
Emma in West Virginia
Emma was the 15th most popular girls name in West Virginia in 2025, with 46 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, West Virginia families have named 6,625 babies Emma.
Popularity over time
Emma in West Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 30 | 55th |
| 1925 | 136 | 31st |
| 1940 | 77 | 55th |
| 1955 | 18 | 168th |
| 1973 | 7 | 288th |
| 1995 | 15 | 122nd |
| 2010 | 121 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 46 | 15th |
Its rank among girls names in West Virginia climbed from 55th in 1910 to 15th in 2025.
The most babies named Emma in West Virginia in a single year was 171, in 2012. 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 West Virginia?
Emma was the 15th most popular girls name in West Virginia in 2025, with 46 babies named Emma that year. Since 1910, West Virginia families have named 6,625 babies Emma.
How many babies are named Emma in West Virginia?
In 2025, 46 babies were named Emma in West Virginia. The most babies named Emma in West Virginia in a single year was 171, in 2012.
What is the rank of Emma in West Virginia?
Emma ranked 15th among girls names in West 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.