Emma
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Universal; Whole; Complete
Background: The name Emma originates from the Germanic word 'ermen,' meaning 'whole' or 'universal.' It later became popularized through its use in Latin. The name is also linked to the Hebrew name 'Imma,' meaning 'mother,' adding another layer of meaning related to nurturing and completeness.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#28
Total births
765,264
Most popular decade
2000s
(545,070 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1 ranks)
Years in Top 100
94
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 10
- First year rank
- #600
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 102
- Peak rank
- #1,394
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 16
- Recent rank
- #5,644
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 2,003
- First year rank
- #3
- Peak year
- 2003
- Peak year births
- 22,719
- Peak rank
- #2
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 13,485
- Recent rank
- #2
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).