Emil
Peaked at #90 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Emil has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Emil — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1658
in 1896
Last ranked
#6643
in 1960
Years tracked
21
1896–1960
Trend
Falling
Emil was already at its most popular for girls in 1896 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1658), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Emil hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1960, when it stood at #6643.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | #6,643 | 5 |
| 1938 | #4,529 | 5 |
| 1935 | #4,405 | 5 |
| 1931 | #3,601 | 7 |
| 1930 | #4,753 | 5 |
| 1929 | #3,790 | 7 |
| 1928 | #3,883 | 7 |
| 1927 | #3,984 | 7 |
Emil — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#90
in 1881
Current rank
#1248
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Emil reached its peak popularity for boys in 1881, ranking #90 nationally with 145 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1403 (2014) to #1248 (2024) — a 11% improvement.
As of 2024, Emil ranks #1248 nationally for boys, with 158 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,248 | 158 |
| 2023 | #1,129 | 187 |
| 2022 | #1,125 | 188 |
| 2021 | #1,256 | 152 |
| 2020 | #1,234 | 152 |
| 2019 | #1,227 | 155 |
| 2018 | #1,368 | 129 |
| 2017 | #1,266 | 144 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Emil most popular?
Emil was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #90 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Emil becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Emil?
At least 33,073 babies have been recorded with the name Emil in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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