Emir
Boy name · #551 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Emir? In official American birth records, Emir has been tracked continuously since 1970, giving it 55 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 546 baby boys were named Emir, placing it at #551 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1239, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,297 boys born in 2025 was named Emir.
The 55-year story
Emir first appears in the Social Security records in 1970, when 5 boys received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2025, with 546 babies and a rank of #551. Names at their peak can keep climbing — or be one trend cycle from the long slide that eventually hits most popular names. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Emir per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Emir against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Emir in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Emir is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Emir is most common
Geography matters for names, and Emir is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Emir is most common in CT (0.8 per 1,000), MD (0.7 per 1,000), GA (0.6 per 1,000), IL (0.6 per 1,000), NJ (0.6 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.4 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Emir is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Emir
Statistically, parents drawn to Emir tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jamir, Zamir, Jahmir, Zymir, and Damir.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Emir | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 546 | #551 |
| 2024 | 532 | #558 |
| 2023 | 492 | #583 |
| 2022 | 449 | #623 |
| 2021 | 383 | #694 |
| 2020 | 411 | #650 |
| 2019 | 237 | #922 |
| 2018 | 198 | #1029 |
| 2017 | 200 | #1010 |
| 2016 | 117 | #1467 |
| 2015 | 147 | #1239 |
| 2014 | 152 | #1205 |
| 2013 | 153 | #1174 |
| 2012 | 155 | #1172 |
| 2011 | 132 | #1296 |
| 2010 | 104 | #1543 |
| 2009 | 122 | #1390 |
| 2008 | 123 | #1380 |
| 2007 | 181 | #1038 |
| 2006 | 116 | #1379 |
| 2005 | 83 | #1635 |
| 2004 | 65 | #1880 |
| 2003 | 54 | #2077 |
| 2002 | 53 | #2046 |
| 2001 | 36 | #2618 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Emir?
In official American birth records, the name Emir first appeared in 1970 (over 55 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 55 years.
Is Emir a popular boy name?
Emir ranked #551 among boys in 2025 with 546 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1239.
When was the name Emir most popular?
Emir peaked in 2025, when 546 American boys received the name (ranked #551 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Emir?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,297 newborn American boys was named Emir. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.