Total births
969
Boys' name · since 1978
Emre
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 969 babies named Emre, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3735
- among boys today
- 969
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
969 babies have been named Emre since 1978, making it today's #3735 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Emre has been recorded 969 times among boys since 1978, currently ranked #3735 nationally and more common than 74% 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 1978 to 2025.
- #3735 among boys today
- 969 born since 1978
- 2010s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Emre is currently the #3735 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 969 born since 1978, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3735
- among boys today
- 969
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Emre vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3735
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Emre was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
43 babies were named Emre in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Emre compares
969 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Emre's all-time total is 164% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Emre | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 969 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Emre's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Emre's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Emre at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#3,735
Active since
1978
Emre popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Emre popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2020 (Emre as girls' name)
Emre by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Emre's strongest decade.
328 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Emre births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 30
1980s
30 births
- 1990s 121
1990s
121 births
- 2000s
2000s
292 births
- 2010s
2010s
328 births
- 2020s
2020s
193 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 328 births (34% of all-time use).
How Emre 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 Emre's total volume
Emre vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Emre by state
Where Emre concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 105 | 10.8% |
| #2 | California | | 49 | 5.1% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 24 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 15 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Texas | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Emre's total US births 10.8%
Even split
105 of 969 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emre? ▼
Emre has been given to 969 babies in the U.S. since 1978, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3735 as of the latest data. 43 babies were born in 2010, its single highest year.
When was Emre most popular? ▼
Emre was most popular in the 2010s decade with 328 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Emre most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Emre are New York (105 births), California (49 births), New Jersey (24 births).
How long has the name Emre been used? ▼
Emre has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 48 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Emre? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Emrys, Emry, Emran, Emrick, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Emre's data
- Emre's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (328 total births) through the 2020s (193) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Emres (105 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 Emre
Nearby Names Like Emre
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emre
Emrys Boy
#1143 1,310 births
Emry Boy
#2478 958 births
Emran Boy
#4268 528 births
Emrick Boy
#8075 340 births
Emric Boy
#6428 284 births
Compare Emre side by side: Emre vs Emrys Emre vs Emry Emre vs Emran
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Emre
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, 1978–2025 (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. "Emre: #3735 Boys' Name - 969 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emre. 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 Emre 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.