Total births
26
Boys' name · since 1916
Emeal
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Emeal, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1916–1961
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Emeal is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 26 have been recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Emeal recorded 26 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1961.
- 26 total births
- 1916–1961 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
26 boys have been named Emeal since 1916, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1961.
- 26
- total births
- 1916–1961
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Emeal was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
8 babies were named Emeal in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Emeal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Emeal's full recorded timeline at 1960, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1916, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1960 peak of 8 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Emeal at a glance
Last recorded 1961Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Emeal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1961
- Peak year (1960)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Emeal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Emeal's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Emeal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
11 births
- 1960s
1960s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 15 births (58% of all-time use).
Emeal by state
Where Emeal concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 10 | 38.5% |
Louisiana share of Emeal's total US births 38.5%
10 of 26 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emeal? ▼
26 babies have been named Emeal since 1916. It was last recorded in 1961. The peak year was 1960 with 8 births.
When was Emeal most popular? ▼
Emeal was most popular in the 1960s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Emeal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Emeal are Louisiana (10 births).
How long has the name Emeal been used? ▼
Records for Emeal go back to 1916, giving 46 years of history through 1961.
What names are similar to Emeal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Emerson, Emery, Emerick, Emeric, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Emeal's data
- Louisiana records the most Emeals (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Emeal
Nearby Names Like Emeal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emeal
Emerson Boy
#270 33,521 births
Emery Boy
#819 20,412 births
Emerick Boy
#3459 748 births
Emeric Boy
#2319 691 births
Emerald Boy
#4083 538 births
Compare Emeal side by side: Emeal vs Emerson Emeal vs Emery Emeal vs Emerick
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1916–1961 (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. "Emeal: Baby Name Since 1916 - 26 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emeal. 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 Emeal 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 July 2026.