Ember
Peaked at #137 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1946, Ember has been recorded 98% of the time for girls and 2% of the time for boys.
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Ember — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#137
in 2024
Current rank
#137
in 2024
Years tracked
67
1946–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1946, Ember reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #137 nationally with 2,172 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #431 (2014) to #137 (2024) — a 68% improvement.
As of 2024, Ember ranks #137 nationally for girls, with 2,172 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #137 | 2,172 |
| 2023 | #169 | 1,703 |
| 2022 | #159 | 1,833 |
| 2021 | #163 | 1,774 |
| 2020 | #187 | 1,537 |
| 2019 | #195 | 1,541 |
| 2018 | #208 | 1,474 |
| 2017 | #289 | 1,122 |
Ember — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#2387
in 2021
Current rank
#3168
in 2024
Years tracked
17
2005–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 2005, Ember reached its peak popularity for boys in 2021, ranking #2387 nationally with 57 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #7719 (2014) to #3168 (2024) — a 59% improvement.
As of 2024, Ember ranks #3168 nationally for boys, with 38 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,168 | 38 |
| 2023 | #2,964 | 42 |
| 2022 | #3,291 | 36 |
| 2021 | #2,387 | 57 |
| 2020 | #3,357 | 33 |
| 2019 | #3,924 | 27 |
| 2018 | #4,265 | 24 |
| 2017 | #4,020 | 26 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ember most popular?
Ember was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #137 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ember becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ember?
At least 21,059 babies have been recorded with the name Ember in the US since 1946, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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