Ember
A unisex name of Modern American origin, meaning glowing piece of coal or wood.
Babies a year
192
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
#154
down from #137
UK popularity
#242
192 babies · up from #247
How Ember has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #366 |
| 2016 | #320 |
| 2017 | #289 |
| 2018 | #208 |
| 2019 | #195 |
| 2020 | #187 |
| 2021 | #163 |
| 2022 | #160 |
| 2023 | #170 |
| 2024 | #137 |
| 2025 | #154 |
In 2025, 192 babies in England and Wales were named Ember. In the US, 1,135 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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