Feminine dossier · first seen 1904

Emerald

Rising Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2024
Peak births
397
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha

Quick answers about Emerald

How many people are named Emerald?

An estimated 9,122 living Americans are named Emerald.

How rare is Emerald?

Emerald is uncommon among babies today, with 367 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 7.6% from its 2024 peak.

How old is the typical Emerald?

The median age of a living American named Emerald is approximately 20 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 31 years old.

Is Emerald still popular?

Yes — Emerald is currently rising in popularity, with 367 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.9× higher than the previous decade.

Where is Emerald most common?

Emerald has its strongest geographic signal in North Carolina, where it appears 2.0× more often than the national baseline.

1904Peak 20242025
peak 2024 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
2024
Decline from peak
7.6%
2025
367
All-time
9,518