Emily
Emily is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Rival or industrious.
Origin and history
Emily is derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning rival or industrious. While predominantly given to females in modern times, it maintains a long-standing history as a rare masculine or unisex given name. In the United States, male usage is uncommon but consistently documented in historical birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,809 babies in the United States have been named Emily since 1880. It ranks #3011 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1881.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.6 %)
- KY (25.7 %)
- DC (19.9 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 17 |
| 1920-1930 | 53 |
| 1930-1940 | 53 |
| 1940-1950 | 33 |
| 1950-1960 | 14 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 148 |
| 1980-1990 | 527 |
| 1990-2000 | 384 |
| 2000-2010 | 393 |
| 2010-2019 | 131 |
| 2020-2029 | 46 |
Nicknames
Em, Emmy
Fun facts
- Emily traces back to the ancient Roman gens Aemilia, one of the most prominent patrician families in ancient Rome.
- Though overwhelmingly popular for girls in the late 20th century, Emily has appeared continuously in U.S. male birth records since 1880.