How old is someone named Emerald?
The average Emerald is 20 years old.
Half of all living Emeralds are between 7 and 31.
When was Emerald popular?
Most of the Emeralds in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2024 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 23 | 0 |
| 1910s | 150 | 0 |
| 1920s | 197 | 0 |
| 1930s | 54 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 35 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 42 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 47 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 157 | 150 |
| 1980s | 954 | 920 |
| 1990s | 2,212 | 2,200 |
| 2000s | 1,876 | 1,900 |
| 2010s | 2,104 | 2,100 |
| 2020s | 2,205 | 2,200 |
How many Emeralds are still alive?
About 9,500 Emeralds are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Emerald since 1904.
Nearly every Emerald ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Emerald?
About two in five living Emeralds are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 25%
- Gen Z 31%
- Gen Alpha 41%
Is Emerald an old name?
Not really. Emerald is younger than 70 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Emerald will be 30 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Emerald a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 96.9% of living Emeralds are women.
Names the same age as Emerald
NAME TWIN
Emerald's name twin is Kodi. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kodi's age curve is the closest match to Emerald's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Emerald
How old is the average Emerald?
The average Emerald in the US is 20 years old. The median is 19, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Emerald?
About 9,500 Emeralds are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1904.
When was the name Emerald most popular?
In 2024, when about 420 baby girls were named Emerald.
Is Emerald a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 41% of living Emeralds, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this