Is Emma still so popular??

chelle828 · February 2010

It's a family name for us, and has been my girl name for years and years. Now that we're having a girl, it's super popular. Argh. It's starting to die out, right?

Chrissymarie98 · February 2010

Sadly, no, it's not dying out

I feel the same about the name Emma.

Last time I checked it was the # 1 girl name on the list for 2009.

skyejo · February 2010

Nope, it's still super popular

jiffy-pop · February 2010

chelle828:
It's a family name for us, and has been my girl name for years and years. Now that we're having a girl, it's super popular. Argh. It's starting to die out, right?

I feel the same way about Emma and Ella. My faves until recent popularity.

j_luvs_r · February 2010

Still very popular. Over the past 20 years is has gone from #151 to #1 according the Social Security Administration website.

Also according the SSA, in 2008 Emma was #3 in PA, #6 in NJ, and #5 in DE. Since you're a Philly area gal, I thought I'd give you the tri-state breakdown.

Honestly though, if it is a family name, I say go for it. It is still a great name.

LMS05 · February 2010

Yes, it's very popular, but it's really a pretty name. My best friend's maiden name is Emma and she is using it for her future daughter's middle name.

synchrosally · February 2010

Top 10 in the last 10 years. Yeah, really really popular still. We went for Eden instead of Emma.

laur2534 · February 2010

I think in MI it's begun to die out a little bit. There are a lot of variations, but most of the Emma's I know now are in elementary school, not just being born.

Temp146997687502158 · February 2010

Ugg. same for us, on my list for years and a family name. grrr.

J+R · February 2010

Nope - know someone that had a baby last name and that was her name... It's still really popular. BUT if it is a family name and you love it - I would still go for it!