Total births
612
Boys' name · since 1984
Emin
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 612 babies named Emin, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3741
- among boys today
- 612
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
612 babies have been named Emin since 1984, making it today's #3741 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Emin recorded 612 times among boys since 1984, holding rank #3741 nationally today, ahead of 74% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- #3741 among boys today
- 612 born since 1984
- 2010s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Emin is currently the #3741 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 612 born since 1984, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3741
- among boys today
- 612
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Emin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3741
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Emin was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
37 babies were named Emin in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Emin compares
612 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Emin's all-time total is 67% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Emin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 612 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Emin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Emin's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Emin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#3,741
Active since
1984
Emin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Emin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Emin's strongest decade.
238 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Emin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 49
1990s
49 births
- 2000s
2000s
129 births
- 2010s
2010s
238 births
- 2020s
2020s
185 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 238 births (39% of all-time use).
How Emin 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 Emin's total volume
Emin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Emin by state
Where Emin concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 36 | 5.9% |
| #2 | California | | 31 | 5.1% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 13 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Emin's total US births 5.9%
Even split
36 of 612 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emin? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 612 babies named Emin. Today it holds rank #3741 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 37 births.
When was Emin most popular? ▼
Emin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 238 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Emin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Emin are New York (36 births), California (31 births), Illinois (13 births).
How long has the name Emin been used? ▼
Emin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1984, spanning 42 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Emin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Emilio, Emiliano, Emil, Emile, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Emin's data
- Emin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (238 total births) through the 2020s (185) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Emins (36 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Emin
Nearby Names Like Emin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emin
Emilio Boy
#151 53,955 births
Emiliano Boy
#113 42,844 births
Emil Boy
#1243 33,096 births
Emile Boy
#1902 8,641 births
Emir Boy
#558 5,615 births
Compare Emin side by side: Emin vs Emilio Emin vs Emiliano Emin vs Emil
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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, 1984–2025 (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. "Emin: #3741 Boys' Name - 612 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emin. 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 Emin 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.