Total births
212
Boys' name · since 1899
Einer
Since 1899, U.S. Social Security records show 212 babies named Einer, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9934
- among boys today
- 212
- born since 1899
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Einer is the #9934 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 212 recorded since 1899.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Einer has been recorded 212 times among boys since 1899, currently ranked #9934 nationally and more common than 31% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1899 to 2025.
- #9934 among boys today
- 212 born since 1899
- 1910s peak decade
- 31% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Einer is currently the #9934 boys' name in America, more common than 31% of boys - 212 born since 1899, peaking in the 1910s.
- #9934
- among boys today
- 212
- born since 1899
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other boys
Einer vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9934
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 31% of names given to boys today.
1910s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Einer was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
18 babies were named Einer in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
How Einer compares
212 39th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Einer's all-time total is 42% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Einer | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 212 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 18 | 23 | 22,252 |
Einer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Einer splits its recorded history at 1926: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1899 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1917 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Einer at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1917
Current rank
#9,934
Active since
1899
Einer popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1899–2025
- Peak year (1917)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 127 years of records
Einer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Einer's strongest decade.
75 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Einer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
75 births
- 1920s
1920s
60 births
- 1930s 19
1930s
19 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
- 2020s
2020s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 75 births (35% of all-time use).
Einer by state
Where Einer concentrates geographically, total births since 1899
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 11 | 5.2% |
Minnesota share of Einer's total US births 5.2%
11 of 212 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Einer? ▼
Einer has been given to 212 babies in the U.S. since 1899, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9934 as of the latest data. 18 babies were born in 1917, its single highest year.
When was Einer most popular? ▼
Einer was most popular in the 1910s decade with 75 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Einer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Einer are Minnesota (11 births).
How long has the name Einer been used? ▼
Records for Einer go back to 1899, giving 127 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Einer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Einar, Eino, Ein, Einard, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Einer's data
- Einer's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (75 total births) through the 2020s (47) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Minnesota records the most Einers (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Einer
Nearby Names Like Einer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Einer
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Eino Boy
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Ein Boy
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Einard Boy
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Einstein Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1899–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Einer: #9934 Boys' Name - 212 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/einer. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Einer draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.