Emsley
Every Emsley since 1916 — 807 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emsley
Emsley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,666 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 807 American babies have been named Emsley. Its peak came in 2015, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Emsley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emsley 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 | 41 | #3,666 | — | — |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,300 | — | — |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,680 | — | — |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,508 | — | — |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,131 | — | — |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,353 | — | — |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,351 | — | — |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,938 | — | — |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,107 | — | — |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,026 | — | — |
| 2015 | 70 | #2,566 | — | — |
| 2014 | 68 | #2,594 | — | — |
| 2013 | 51 | #3,189 | — | — |
| 2012 | 54 | #3,109 | — | — |
| 2011 | 56 | #3,024 | — | — |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,892 | — | — |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,792 | — | — |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,857 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,032 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emsley in 2025?
Emsley ranked #3,666 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emsley?
807 babies have been named Emsley in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emsley most popular?
Emsley peaked in 2015, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Emsley a boy or girl name?
Emsley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emsley rising or falling?
Emsley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.