Emsley
- US rank
- #3,645
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,555 in 2015
41 babies were named Emsley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 307 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2006–2025
US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Emsley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 39,216 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Emsley, 41 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Emsley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEmsley first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2015, when it reached #2,555.
- New on the sceneEmsley wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2006.
- TrendEmsley has slipped 307 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,645. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Emsley
Emsley is a girl name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Emsley for girls from 2006 to 2025, in 19 of those 20 years. Its best year was 2015, when it ranked #2,555 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,645, with 41 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.2 | 191,388 girls |
| 2010s | 31 | 32,552 girls |
| 2020s | 23 | 44,183 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,136,364 boys |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Emsley
What is the origin of the name Emsley?
Emsley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Emsley a boy or girl name?
Emsley is a girl name.
How popular is the name Emsley?
Emsley ranked #3,645 for US girls in 2025, given to 41 babies. Its best year was 2015 (#2,555).