Declining since 2003, #1,309 for girls today.
Popularity of Emilie since 1880
Babies named Emilie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Emilie's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 553 |
| 1890s | 759 |
| 1900s | 532 |
| 1910s | 1,212 |
| 1920s | 1,329 |
| 1930s | 1,073 |
| 1940s | 1,092 |
| 1950s | 748 |
| 1960s | 553 |
| 1970s | 1,267 |
| 1980s | 2,646 |
| 1990s | 4,624 |
| 2000s | 5,742 |
| 2010s | 3,441 |
| 2020s | 1,083 |
Meaning & origin
Emilie is a classic feminine name with deep European roots, consistently used since the 1880s. In 1880, the year it first appeared in U.S. records, it ranked as high as 1309, and it reached its peak popularity that same year. Since 2003, its usage has been falling, reflecting a gradual decline in favor of its more common variant, Emily. Top states for Emilie include South Carolina, Washington, and Wisconsin, showing a scattered but enduring presence across the country. The name's international appeal and soft, melodic sound make it a steady, understated choice.
Emilie is the French feminine form of the Latin family name Aemilius, itself derived from aemulus meaning 'rival' or 'eager'. The name spread across Europe through various royal and noble lineages, including German and Scandinavian branches. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 18th century, often as a variant of Emily.
Where Emilie 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.
“Emilie” around the world
Where Emilie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
205
babies in 2024
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Quebec
45
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Millie, Emmy, Lia
Sibling names for Emilie
Names that share Emilie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Emilie
Names whose popularity has moved with Emilie's over the last 50 years.
