Total births
617
Unisex name · since 1980
Emon
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 617 babies named Emon, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4135
- among boys today
- 617
- born since 1980
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
617 babies have been named Emon since 1980, making it today's #4135 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Emon recorded 617 times among boys since 1980, holding rank #4135 nationally today, ahead of 71% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2025.
- #4135 among boys today
- 617 born since 1980
- 2000s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Emon is currently the #4135 unisex name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 617 born since 1980, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4135
- among boys today
- 617
- born since 1980
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Emon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4135
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Emon was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
31 babies were named Emon in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Emon compares
617 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
Emon's all-time total is 68% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Emon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 617 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Emon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Emon's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Emon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#4,135
Active since
1980
Emon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Emon popularity over time - girls
90 total births recorded since 1990 (Emon as girls' name)
Emon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Emon's strongest decade.
176 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Emon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 29
1980s
29 births
- 1990s
1990s
112 births
- 2000s
2000s
176 births
- 2010s
2010s
160 births
- 2020s
2020s
140 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 176 births (29% of all-time use).
How Emon 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 Emon's total volume
Emon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Emon by state
Where Emon concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 8 | 1.3% |
California share of Emon's total US births 1.3%
8 of 617 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emon? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 617 babies named Emon. Today it holds rank #4135 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 31 births.
When was Emon most popular? ▼
Emon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 176 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Emon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Emon are California (8 births).
Is Emon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Emon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 617 births, and as a girl's name it has 90 births.
How long has the name Emon been used? ▼
Emon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1980, spanning 46 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Emon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Emory, Emoni, Emori, Emonte, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Emon's data
- Emon's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (176 total births) through the 2020s (140) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Emons (8 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 Emon
Nearby Names Like Emon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emon
Emory Boy
#883 18,970 births
Emoni Boy
#10298 228 births
Emori Boy
#6134 155 births
Emonte Boy
140 births
Emontae Boy
30 births
Compare Emon side by side: Emon vs Emory Emon vs Emoni Emon vs Emori
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Emon
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, 1980–2025 (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. "Emon: #4135 Unisex Name - 617 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emon. 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 Emon 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.