Emmajean
Every Emmajean since 1917 — 727 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emmajean
Emmajean is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,604 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 727 American babies have been named Emmajean. Its peak came in 2008, when 27 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 Emmajean stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emmajean year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,604 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,105 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,187 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,383 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,482 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,367 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,806 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,847 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,899 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,036 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,533 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,068 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,711 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,180 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,782 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,558 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,565 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,332 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,350 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,248 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,356 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,178 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,676 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,723 |
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| 1960 | 5 | #6,646 |
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| 1940 | 10 | #2,800 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,899 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,911 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,586 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emmajean in 2025?
Emmajean ranked #5,604 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emmajean?
727 babies have been named Emmajean in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emmajean most popular?
Emmajean peaked in 2008, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Emmajean a boy or girl name?
Emmajean is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emmajean rising or falling?
Emmajean is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.