Emer
boy nameEmer entered the US charts in 1907, peaked at #1345 in 1907, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1907–2025
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rank today
#1345
peak (1907)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1345 |
| 1910s | #3861 |
| 1920s | #4239 |
| 1990s | #8435 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Emer are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Emer alive today was born around 1916, making them about 109 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Emer in 2025?
- Emer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Emer most popular?
- Emer peaked in 1907, reaching #1345 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Emer with classmates?
- Emer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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