Girl nameCurrently #137 in the USRising
Ember
//ˈɛmbɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ember's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ember's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ember |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1976 | 36 |
| 1977 | 35 |
| 1978 | 48 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 46 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1984 | 49 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 41 |
| 1988 | 90 |
| 1989 | 60 |
| 1990 | 60 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 52 |
| 1994 | 60 |
| 1995 | 55 |
| 1996 | 69 |
| 1997 | 74 |
| 1998 | 83 |
| 1999 | 80 |
| 2000 | 68 |
| 2001 | 90 |
| 2002 | 98 |
| 2003 | 127 |
| 2004 | 143 |
| 2005 | 166 |
| 2006 | 182 |
| 2007 | 224 |
| 2008 | 201 |
| 2009 | 311 |
| 2010 | 338 |
| 2011 | 433 |
| 2012 | 522 |
| 2013 | 531 |
| 2014 | 751 |
| 2015 | 919 |
| 2016 | 1,043 |
| 2017 | 1,148 |
| 2018 | 1,498 |
| 2019 | 1,568 |
| 2020 | 1,570 |
| 2021 | 1,831 |
| 2022 | 1,869 |
| 2023 | 1,745 |
| 2024 | 2,210 |
Ember through the decades
- Ember peaked in 2024, when 2,210 babies were named Ember in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ember has risen 321% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ember currently ranks #137 in the US and is on the rise.