Emalee
Every Emalee since 1918 — 3,814 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emalee
Emalee is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,012 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 3,814 American babies have been named Emalee. Its peak came in 2005, when 236 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Emalee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emalee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,012 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,724 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,027 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,213 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,185 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,578 |
| 2019 | 53 | #3,057 |
| 2018 | 57 | #2,919 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,611 |
| 2016 | 79 | #2,371 |
| 2015 | 110 | #1,865 |
| 2014 | 110 | #1,842 |
| 2013 | 115 | #1,782 |
| 2012 | 110 | #1,840 |
| 2011 | 108 | #1,862 |
| 2010 | 135 | #1,606 |
| 2009 | 150 | #1,519 |
| 2008 | 161 | #1,464 |
| 2007 | 155 | #1,496 |
| 2006 | 187 | #1,278 |
| 2005 | 236 | #1,027 |
| 2004 | 186 | #1,201 |
| 2003 | 205 | #1,080 |
| 2002 | 147 | #1,326 |
| 2001 | 155 | #1,269 |
| 2000 | 120 | #1,520 |
| 1995 | 73 | #1,905 |
| 1990 | 41 | #2,819 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,512 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,951 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,381 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emalee in 2025?
Emalee ranked #8,012 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emalee?
3,814 babies have been named Emalee in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emalee most popular?
Emalee peaked in 2005, when 236 newborns received the name.
Is Emalee a boy or girl name?
Emalee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emalee rising or falling?
Emalee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.