girl name
Ember
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#154 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Ember in the US, 1880–2025
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ember a boy or a girl name?
Ember is most commonly used as a girl name.
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.