Emre
Every Emre since 1978 — 974 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emre
Emre is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,597 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 974 American babies have been named Emre. Its peak came in 2010, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Emre stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emre 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 | — | — | 31 | #3,597 |
| 2024 | — | — | 30 | #3,723 |
| 2023 | — | — | 36 | #3,314 |
| 2022 | — | — | 30 | #3,715 |
| 2021 | — | — | 30 | #3,673 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,835 | 36 | #3,154 |
| 2019 | — | — | 35 | #3,283 |
| 2018 | — | — | 26 | #4,028 |
| 2017 | — | — | 38 | #3,086 |
| 2016 | — | — | 37 | #3,125 |
| 2015 | — | — | 31 | #3,538 |
| 2014 | — | — | 25 | #4,044 |
| 2013 | — | — | 34 | #3,211 |
| 2012 | — | — | 29 | #3,640 |
| 2011 | — | — | 30 | #3,540 |
| 2010 | — | — | 43 | #2,798 |
| 2009 | — | — | 36 | #3,178 |
| 2008 | — | — | 27 | #3,859 |
| 2007 | — | — | 29 | #3,630 |
| 2006 | — | — | 32 | #3,333 |
| 2005 | — | — | 26 | #3,648 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29 | #3,308 |
| 2003 | — | — | 39 | #2,590 |
| 2002 | — | — | 32 | #2,900 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24 | #3,540 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,262 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #3,923 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,113 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,323 |
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Famous people named Emre
- Emre Belözoğlu Soccer player · b. 1980
- Emre Aşık Soccer player · b. 1973
- Emre Çolak Soccer player · b. 1991
- Emre Aydın Singer · b. 1981
- Emre Güngör Soccer player · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emre in 2025?
Emre ranked #3,597 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emre?
974 babies have been named Emre in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emre most popular?
Emre peaked in 2010, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Emre a boy or girl name?
Emre is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emre rising or falling?
Emre is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Emre?
Well-known people named Emre include Emre Belözoğlu (soccer player), Emre Aşık (soccer player), Emre Çolak (soccer player).