Emme
A diminutive of the female given name Emily.
Every Emme since 1918 — 3,613 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emme
Emme is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,282 in 2025 with 80 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 3,613 American babies have been named Emme. Its peak came in 2009, when 227 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 Emme stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emme year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 | #2,282 |
| 2024 | 79 | #2,333 |
| 2023 | 81 | #2,275 |
| 2022 | 115 | #1,786 |
| 2021 | 140 | #1,508 |
| 2020 | 130 | #1,611 |
| 2019 | 140 | #1,542 |
| 2018 | 117 | #1,751 |
| 2017 | 141 | #1,554 |
| 2016 | 125 | #1,705 |
| 2015 | 159 | #1,449 |
| 2014 | 143 | #1,528 |
| 2013 | 190 | #1,256 |
| 2012 | 196 | #1,239 |
| 2011 | 217 | #1,128 |
| 2010 | 189 | #1,265 |
| 2009 | 227 | #1,118 |
| 2008 | 212 | #1,201 |
| 2007 | 81 | #2,355 |
| 2006 | 92 | #2,113 |
| 2005 | 70 | #2,485 |
| 2004 | 87 | #2,090 |
| 2003 | 114 | #1,679 |
| 2002 | 113 | #1,636 |
| 2001 | 104 | #1,729 |
| 2000 | 79 | #2,081 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,862 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,631 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emme mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Emily.
How popular is the name Emme in 2025?
Emme ranked #2,282 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 80 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emme?
3,613 babies have been named Emme in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emme most popular?
Emme peaked in 2009, when 227 newborns received the name.
Is Emme a boy or girl name?
Emme is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emme rising or falling?
Emme is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.