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Emil

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Emil was most popular in 1917, when 1,012 American babies were given the name — ranking #327 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,631, with 155 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 33,230 people named Emil.

Most popular in1917
Rank that year#327
Births that year1,012
Total since 188033,230

Emil over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Emil’s peak in 1917. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org