Total births
284
Boys' name · since 2012
Emric
Since 2012, U.S. Social Security records show 284 babies named Emric, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6428
- among boys today
- 284
- born since 2012
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Emric is the #6428 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 284 recorded since 2012.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Emric has been recorded 284 times among boys since 2012, currently ranked #6428 nationally and more common than 55% 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 2012 to 2025.
- #6428 among boys today
- 284 born since 2012
- 2010s peak decade
- 55% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Emric is currently the #6428 boys' name in America, more common than 55% of boys - 284 born since 2012, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6428
- among boys today
- 284
- born since 2012
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other boys
Emric vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6428
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 55% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Emric was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
66 babies were named Emric in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Emric compares
284 45th percentile among 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
Emric's all-time total is 23% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Emric | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 284 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 66 | 23 | 22,252 |
Emric's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Emric splits its recorded history at 2019: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2012 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2018 peak of 66 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Emric at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#6,428
Active since
2012
Emric popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2012–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Emric by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Emric's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Emric births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
161 births
- 2020s
2020s
123 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 161 births (57% of all-time use).
Emric by state
Where Emric concentrates geographically, total births since 2012
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 3.9% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 6 | 2.1% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.8% |
Texas share of Emric's total US births 3.9%
Even split
11 of 284 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emric? ▼
Emric has been given to 284 babies in the U.S. since 2012, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #6428 as of the latest data. 66 babies were born in 2018, its single highest year.
When was Emric most popular? ▼
Emric was most popular in the 2010s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Emric most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Emric are Texas (11 births), Wisconsin (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Emric been used? ▼
Records for Emric go back to 2012, giving 14 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Emric? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Emrys, Emre, Emry, Emran, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Emric's data
- Emric's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (161 total births) through the 2020s (123) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Emrics (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Emric
Nearby Names Like Emric
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emric
Emrys Boy
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Emre Boy
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Emry Boy
#2478 958 births
Emran Boy
#4268 528 births
Emrick Boy
#8075 340 births
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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, 2012–2025 (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. "Emric: #6428 Boys' Name - 284 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emric. 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 Emric 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.