Total births
748
Boys' name · since 1912
Emerick
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 748 babies named Emerick, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3459
- among boys today
- 748
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Emerick currently ranks #3459 among boys' names in America, with 748 babies recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Emerick has been recorded 748 times among boys since 1912, currently ranked #3459 nationally and more common than 76% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #3459 among boys today
- 748 born since 1912
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Emerick is currently the #3459 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 748 born since 1912, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3459
- among boys today
- 748
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Emerick vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3459
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Emerick was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
47 babies were named Emerick in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Emerick compares
748 Top 36% higher than 64% of 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
Emerick's all-time total is 104% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Emerick | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 748 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 23 | 22,252 |
Emerick's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Emerick splits its recorded history at 1990: 79% of all births land in the more recent half, 21% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2018 peak of 47 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Emerick at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#3,459
Active since
1912
Emerick popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Emerick by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Emerick's strongest decade.
311 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Emerick births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 48
1910s
48 births
- 1920s 35
1920s
35 births
- 1930s 17
1930s
17 births
- 1940s 15
1940s
15 births
- 1950s 17
1950s
17 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s 42
2000s
42 births
- 2010s
2010s
311 births
- 2020s
2020s
220 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 311 births (42% of all-time use).
How Emerick compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Emerick's total volume
Emerick vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Emerick by state
Where Emerick concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 34 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Emerick's total US births 4.5%
Even split
34 of 748 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emerick? ▼
748 babies have been named Emerick since 1912. It currently ranks #3459 among boys. The peak year was 2018 with 47 births.
When was Emerick most popular? ▼
Emerick was most popular in the 2010s decade with 311 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Emerick most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Emerick are California (34 births), Texas (11 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Emerick been used? ▼
Emerick has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 114 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Emerick? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Emerson, Emery, Emeric, Emerald, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Emerick's data
- Emerick's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (311 total births) through the 2020s (220) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Emericks (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Emerick
Nearby Names Like Emerick
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emerick
Emerson Boy
#270 33,521 births
Emery Boy
#819 20,412 births
Emeric Boy
#2319 691 births
Emerald Boy
#4083 538 births
Emelio Boy
#9074 482 births
Compare Emerick side by side: Emerick vs Emerson Emerick vs Emery Emerick vs Emeric
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Emerick
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, 1912–2025 (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. "Emerick: #3459 Boys' Name - 748 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emerick. 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 Emerick 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.