Ember
Every Ember since 1946 — 23,072 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ember
Ember is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #154 in 2025 with 1,952 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 23,072 American babies have been named Ember. Its peak came in 2024, when 2,222 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Ember stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ember year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,952 | #154 | 36 | #3,266 |
| 2024 | 2,183 | #135 | 39 | #3,126 |
| 2023 | 1,707 | #169 | 42 | #2,966 |
| 2022 | 1,836 | #158 | 36 | #3,293 |
| 2021 | 1,775 | #163 | 57 | #2,388 |
| 2020 | 1,539 | #187 | 33 | #3,361 |
| 2019 | 1,541 | #195 | 27 | #3,924 |
| 2018 | 1,475 | #208 | 24 | #4,266 |
| 2017 | 1,122 | #289 | 26 | #4,020 |
| 2016 | 1,021 | #320 | 23 | #4,364 |
| 2015 | 902 | #366 | 17 | #5,359 |
| 2014 | 741 | #431 | 10 | #7,720 |
| 2013 | 523 | #559 | 9 | #8,312 |
| 2012 | 508 | #577 | 14 | #6,093 |
| 2011 | 424 | #669 | 9 | #8,274 |
| 2010 | 326 | #824 | 12 | #6,800 |
| 2009 | 311 | #883 | — | — |
| 2008 | 201 | #1,251 | — | — |
| 2007 | 224 | #1,146 | — | — |
| 2006 | 176 | #1,329 | 6 | #11,060 |
| 2005 | 160 | #1,356 | 6 | #10,489 |
| 2004 | 143 | #1,437 | — | — |
| 2003 | 127 | #1,528 | — | — |
| 2002 | 98 | #1,825 | — | — |
| 2001 | 90 | #1,924 | — | — |
| 2000 | 68 | #2,289 | — | — |
| 1995 | 55 | #2,372 | — | — |
| 1990 | 60 | #2,157 | — | — |
| 1985 | 29 | #3,108 | — | — |
| 1980 | 35 | #2,664 | — | — |
| 1975 | 30 | #2,575 | — | — |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,468 | — | — |
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| 1960 | 6 | #5,900 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ember in 2025?
Ember ranked #154 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,952 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ember?
23,072 babies have been named Ember in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ember most popular?
Ember peaked in 2024, when 2,222 newborns received the name.
Is Ember a boy or girl name?
Ember is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ember rising or falling?
Ember is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.