Emil
boy name#1267 in 2025Emil entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #90 in 1881, ranks #1267 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1267
rank today
#90
peak (1881)
155
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #103 |
| 1890s | #117 |
| 1900s | #155 |
| 1910s | #148 |
| 1920s | #196 |
| 1930s | #295 |
| 1940s | #395 |
| 1950s | #537 |
| 1960s | #686 |
| 1970s | #847 |
| 1980s | #1049 |
| 1990s | #1300 |
| 2000s | #1409 |
| 2010s | #1394 |
| 2020s | #1208 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Emil has been most popular in CA, NY, FL.
Living bearers
About 10,000 people named Emil are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Emil alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Emil in 2025?
- Emil ranks #1267 among US boy names in 2025, with 155 babies given the name.
- When was the name Emil most popular?
- Emil peaked in 1881, reaching #90 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Emil with classmates?
- Emil will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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