Emeric
Every Emeric since 1924 — 691 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emeric
Emeric is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,574 in 2025 with 108 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1924, 691 American babies have been named Emeric. Its peak came in 2025, when 108 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Emeric stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emeric year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108 | #1,574 |
| 2024 | 61 | #2,321 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,493 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,235 |
| 2021 | 43 | #2,877 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,092 |
| 2019 | 60 | #2,297 |
| 2018 | 49 | #2,585 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,535 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,365 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,915 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,717 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,221 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,170 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,345 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,321 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,157 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,164 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,764 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,879 |
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| 2004 | 5 | #11,896 |
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Famous people named Emeric
- Emeric, King of Hungary Politician · 1174–1204
- Emeric Thököly Politician · 1657–1705
- Emeric Pressburger Film director · 1902–1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emeric in 2025?
Emeric ranked #1,574 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 108 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emeric?
691 babies have been named Emeric in the United States since 1924, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emeric most popular?
Emeric peaked in 2025, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Emeric a boy or girl name?
Emeric is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emeric rising or falling?
Emeric is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Emeric?
Well-known people named Emeric include Emeric, King of Hungary (politician), Emeric Thököly (politician), Emeric Pressburger (film director).