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Would Emily sound out of place on a baby in 2025?

33 replies

SavlaRae8 · 01/06/2025 17:11

I love Emily, I think it’s a beautiful name but I’m slightly concerned about it possibly sounding dated on a baby now? I know it was at its peak in the late 90s/00s and the ons says it was number 1 in 2003 & 2004 in the UK and it’s now number 28, so certainly not uncommon but I suspect it’s probably falling down the charts due to overuse 20 years ago. My dh said he’s struggling to imagine it on a baby because most Emily’s are in their late teens and 20s now.

its a lovely classic name but I’m not sure if the popularity has time stamped it slightly. Thoughts?

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babystarsandmoon · 01/06/2025 17:21

It’s a bit dated.

Vickim03 · 01/06/2025 17:20

I have an 11 year old Emily. I’ve always loved the name and had in mind if I had a girl. Which I did.

AddictedToBooks · 01/06/2025 17:20

I think Emily will be one of those names that will always be absolutely fine, no matter what the age
It's a beautiful, classic name - although I am biased as my youngest daughter is called Emily.

Octonopes · 01/06/2025 17:19

I know a six year old and one year old Emily. Gorgeous, suits them both so well, it's a classic! It's got a bit of the current -y/ie name ending so it doesn't stand out as super unusual, but it's not a name you're going to find 4 of in each class. Go for it OP! ❤️

NuffSaidSam · 01/06/2025 17:18

No, I think Emily is pretty timeless. I know little Emily's (and ones in their teens, 20's, 30, and 40's).

Drawings · 01/06/2025 17:16

I have an Emily who is 4, it was in the top 20 baby girl names in the last few years.

Firebird83 · 01/06/2025 17:16

I know someone who has an Emily born in 2024

BethDuttonYeHaw · 01/06/2025 17:14

It’s a beautiful classic that has stood the test of time.