Ember
Meaningglowing coal · English
- US rank
- #154
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #135 in 2024
1,952 babies were named Ember in the US in 2025. It has climbed 33 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1946–2025
US births per million boys, 2005–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ember you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 823 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ember, 1,952 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ember would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEmber first shows up in US birth records in 1946, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 79 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #135.
- Then vs nowEmber is 32× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 26,738 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 823.
- TrendEmber has climbed 33 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #154. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedEmber is most popular in Wyoming, where it ranks #16, followed by Alaska (#29) and South Dakota (#38). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn English, Ember means “glowing coal”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Ember
Ember is a girl name of French and Latin origin meaning “glowing coal”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ber”. US birth records list Ember for girls from 1946 to 2025, in 68 of those 80 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #135 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #154, with 1,952 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.3 | 784,314 girls |
| 1950s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 girls |
| 1960s | 4.0 | 252,525 girls |
| 1970s | 19 | 53,879 girls |
| 1980s | 27 | 37,300 girls |
| 1990s | 35 | 28,506 girls |
| 2000s | 86 | 11,620 girls |
| 2010s | 494 | 2,023 girls |
| 2020s | 1,130 | 885 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.2 | 847,458 boys |
| 2010s | 9.2 | 109,170 boys |
| 2020s | 23 | 42,674 boys |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Ember
What does the name Ember mean?
Ember means “glowing coal” in English.
What is the origin of the name Ember?
Ember has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Ember a boy or girl name?
Ember is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Ember?
Ember ranked #154 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,952 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#135).