Declining since 2004, #1,867 for girls today.
Popularity of Emilee since 1916
Babies named Emilee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 73 |
| 1940s | 89 |
| 1950s | 68 |
| 1960s | 67 |
| 1970s | 509 |
| 1980s | 2,049 |
| 1990s | 6,574 |
| 2000s | 8,817 |
| 2010s | 4,727 |
| 2020s | 956 |
Meaning & origin
Emilee is a phonetic spelling of Emily, a name with Latin roots that has been used in English for centuries. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1916, and its peak in popularity came in 2003, when it was most frequently chosen. Since then, its usage has been falling, with a notable decline starting in 2004. In 2025, Emilee ranked 1867th, with approximately 1 in 15,163 girls receiving the name. It has seen particular concentration in states like Louisiana, North Carolina, and Ohio. As a variant spelling, Emilee reflects a broader trend of personalized name forms that gained traction in the late 20th century.
Emilee is a spelling variant of Emily, which itself derives from the Latin name Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius. The name has been in use in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, gaining popularity in the 19th century. The spelling Emilee emerged in the early 20th century as part of a trend of phonetic and creative respellings.
Where Emilee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Lee
Sibling names for Emilee
Names that share Emilee's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Emilee
Names whose popularity has moved with Emilee's over the last 50 years.
