Emberlee
Derived from the words "ember" and "lee," a name potentially symbolizing fiery passion and enduring strength.
Name Census estimates that about 1,731 living Americans carry the first name Emberlee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emberlee today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emberlee births was 2020 (197 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emberlee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Emberlee is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 7 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.7K
~ 1 in 198,009 Americans
Peak year
2020
197 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,425
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Emberlee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emberlee from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 881 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emberlee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Emberlee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emberlees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 29 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Emberlee, while Kansas, Wisconsin, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 35 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emberlee
Emberlee is a relatively modern name that combines the elements "ember" and "lee." The name likely originated in the English-speaking world, potentially inspired by the glowing embers of a fire and the word "lee," meaning a sheltered or protected area.
The root "ember" can be traced back to the Old English word "æmerge," which means "ashes." It is related to the Proto-Germanic word "murzjan," which means "to crumble or make small." The "lee" portion of the name may be derived from various Old English words like "lēah," meaning "meadow," or "lēo," meaning "shelter."
While the name Emberlee does not have a long historical tradition, it may have been inspired by the poetic imagery of embers glowing in a sheltered or protected area, perhaps evoking a sense of warmth, comfort, and sanctuary.
Emberlee does not appear to have any significant historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures. As a relatively modern name, the earliest recorded examples are likely from the late 20th or early 21st century.
Due to its recent origin, there are not many notable historical figures with the first name Emberlee. However, here are a few individuals who bear this name:
1. Emberlee Jade, an American social media influencer and content creator, born in the late 1990s.
2. Emberlee Rose, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur, born in the early 1980s.
3. Emberlee Taylor, an Australian singer-songwriter, born in the late 1970s.
4. Emberlee Kincaid, an American author of children's books, born in the mid-1960s.
5. Emberlee Harper, a Canadian actress and model, born in the early 1990s.
While these examples provide some context for the use of the name Emberlee, it is important to note that historical records and information on this relatively modern name may be limited or subject to change as it continues to gain popularity.
People
Emberlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emberlee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emberlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emberlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,731 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emberlee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 198,009 US residents.
Is Emberlee a common name?
We classify Emberlee as "Rare". It ranks above 93.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,742 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emberlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Emberlee was 2020, when 197 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emberlee is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Emberlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emberlee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emberlee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Emberlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emberlee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Emberlee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Emberlee?
Want to know how many people have the name Emberlee? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.