Emberlee
Every Emberlee since 2002 — 1,878 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emberlee
Emberlee is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,573 in 2025 with 134 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 1,878 American babies have been named Emberlee. Its peak came in 2020, when 197 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 Emberlee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emberlee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 134 | #1,573 |
| 2024 | 157 | #1,422 |
| 2023 | 158 | #1,416 |
| 2022 | 182 | #1,298 |
| 2021 | 189 | #1,245 |
| 2020 | 197 | #1,178 |
| 2019 | 182 | #1,276 |
| 2018 | 166 | #1,362 |
| 2017 | 140 | #1,566 |
| 2016 | 97 | #2,039 |
| 2015 | 63 | #2,787 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,031 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,458 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,005 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,408 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,777 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,173 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,246 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,345 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,712 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,166 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,697 |
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| 2002 | 5 | #16,229 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emberlee in 2025?
Emberlee ranked #1,573 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 134 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emberlee?
1,878 babies have been named Emberlee in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emberlee most popular?
Emberlee peaked in 2020, when 197 newborns received the name.
Is Emberlee a boy or girl name?
Emberlee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emberlee rising or falling?
Emberlee is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.