Emir
Every Emir since 1970 — 5,620 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emir
Emir is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #551 in 2025 with 546 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 5,620 American babies have been named Emir. Its peak came in 2025, when 546 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 Emir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 546 | #551 |
| 2024 | — | — | 532 | #558 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,903 | 492 | #583 |
| 2022 | — | — | 449 | #623 |
| 2021 | — | — | 383 | #695 |
| 2020 | — | — | 411 | #650 |
| 2019 | — | — | 237 | #923 |
| 2018 | — | — | 198 | #1,030 |
| 2017 | — | — | 200 | #1,011 |
| 2016 | — | — | 117 | #1,473 |
| 2015 | — | — | 147 | #1,241 |
| 2014 | — | — | 152 | #1,210 |
| 2013 | — | — | 153 | #1,176 |
| 2012 | — | — | 155 | #1,176 |
| 2011 | — | — | 132 | #1,297 |
| 2010 | — | — | 104 | #1,545 |
| 2009 | — | — | 122 | #1,396 |
| 2008 | — | — | 123 | #1,381 |
| 2007 | — | — | 181 | #1,042 |
| 2006 | — | — | 116 | #1,382 |
| 2005 | — | — | 83 | #1,640 |
| 2004 | — | — | 65 | #1,892 |
| 2003 | — | — | 54 | #2,084 |
| 2002 | — | — | 53 | #2,052 |
| 2001 | — | — | 36 | #2,636 |
| 2000 | — | — | 46 | #2,180 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,467 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,510 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,105 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,000 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #4,931 |
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Famous people named Emir
- Emir Abdelkader Politician · 1808–1883
- Emir Kusturica Film director · b. 1954
- Emir Spahić Soccer player · b. 1980
- Emir Bajrami Soccer player · b. 1988
- Emir Kujović Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emir in 2025?
Emir ranked #551 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 546 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emir?
5,620 babies have been named Emir in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emir most popular?
Emir peaked in 2025, when 546 newborns received the name.
Is Emir a boy or girl name?
Emir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emir rising or falling?
Emir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Emir?
Well-known people named Emir include Emir Abdelkader (politician), Emir Kusturica (film director), Emir Spahić (soccer player).