Rising since 2007, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Emmaus since 2007
Babies named Emmaus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 11 |
| 2010s | 5 | 102 |
| 2020s | 8 | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Emmaus is a rare modern name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 2007. Its 2025 rank of 5,208 and 1-in-94,893 frequency place it among the more unusual choices. The name has been consistently rising since its debut, and it reached its peak popularity in 2025. While its origin is uncertain, it may evoke the biblical village of Emmaus or be a creative respelling of similar names. No top states are recorded, reflecting its scattered use.
The name Emmaus first appeared in U.S. records in 2007, with no clear historical etymology. It may be inspired by the biblical village Emmaus, mentioned in the Gospel of Luke, or could be a respelling of similar-sounding names like Emrys or Amos. Its recent emergence and lack of pre-2007 usage suggest a modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emmy, Maus
Sibling names for Emmaus
Names that share Emmaus's style, for a brother or sister.
