Ember
Ember first appears in US records in 1946. It peaked in 2024, when 2,183 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,952.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ember popular?
Near its peak Ember is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 10,992 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8,583 | |
| 2000s | 1,598 | |
| 1990s | 629 | |
| 1980s | 463 | |
| 1970s | 285 | |
| 1960s | 71 | |
| 1950s | 17 | |
| 1940s | 8 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ember mean?
English word name from 'ember', a small glowing piece of burning or smouldering coal or wood left from a fire. Used directly for that image of lingering fire.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ember mean?
Ember means Glowing ember. English word name from 'ember', a small glowing piece of burning or smouldering coal or wood left from a fire. Used directly for that image of lingering fire.
What is the origin of the name Ember?
Ember is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Ember?
Ember is pronounced “EM-bər.”
Is Ember a boy or a girl name?
Ember is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Ember a popular name right now?
Ember is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Ember?
In 2025, Ember ranked #154 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ember most popular?
Ember was most popular in 2024, when about 2,183 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ember?
Names similar to Ember include Hope, Aspen, Fern, Daisy, Poppy.
What names go well with Ember?
english names that pair well with Ember include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.