Emil Name Popularity and Statistics
Emil is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Emil?
Emil is spelled E-M-I-L. The name has 4 letters.
Emil Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,267
Recorded Births155
- Boys usage fell 24 places to #1,267 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Emil Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 155 | #1,267 |
| 2024 | Boys | 159 | #1,243 |
| 2023 | Boys | 187 | #1,128 |
| 2022 | Boys | 188 | #1,125 |
| 2021 | Boys | 152 | #1,253 |
| 2020 | Boys | 152 | #1,233 |
| 2019 | Boys | 155 | #1,226 |
| 2018 | Boys | 129 | #1,364 |
| 2017 | Boys | 144 | #1,264 |
| 2016 | Boys | 125 | #1,399 |
| 2015 | Boys | 127 | #1,369 |
| 2014 | Boys | 120 | #1,402 |
| 2013 | Boys | 115 | #1,433 |
| 2012 | Boys | 114 | #1,448 |
| 2011 | Boys | 106 | #1,510 |
| 2010 | Boys | 106 | #1,525 |
| 2009 | Boys | 147 | #1,218 |
| 2008 | Boys | 134 | #1,294 |
| 2007 | Boys | 113 | #1,433 |
| 2006 | Boys | 101 | #1,501 |
| 2005 | Boys | 92 | #1,535 |
| 2004 | Boys | 79 | #1,629 |
| 2003 | Boys | 86 | #1,497 |
| 2002 | Boys | 97 | #1,357 |
When Was Emil Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1917 · Boys
1,004 recorded births
National rank #137
1916 · Boys
970 recorded births
National rank #140
1915 · Boys
918 recorded births
National rank #138
1918 · Boys
912 recorded births
National rank #154
Where Emil Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #555 | 8 |
| PA | #577 | 16 |
| NJ | #607 | 11 |
| WA | #639 | 10 |
| NY | #844 | 16 |
| CA | #884 | 26 |
| IL | #1,280 | 5 |
| FL | #1,478 | 7 |