Ember is a distinctive choice, ranked #247 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Ember in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#247
US Rank #137
About the Name Ember
2024 marks Ember's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #247. The name has climbed 231 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.
Ember is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #137, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ember
Unlikely. With around 194 UK babies named Ember per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ember in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ember is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 231 places over the last five years to #247 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Ember is more popular in the US (#137) than in the UK (#247). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
194
UK babies named Ember (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 231 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ember
Likely around 1 other Ember in the class
UK Popularity (2000–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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