Boy · #3,355 in 2026

Emeal

Name: Popularity of the name Emeal in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Emeal, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,355

Peak Rank

#3,077 (1960)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1961

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#3077

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Emeal

Emeal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 8 Emeals were born — ranking #3,077 that year. As of 2026, Emeal ranks #3,355 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Emeals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Emeal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Emeal is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Emil
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Emea
Emmel
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Emall
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Empl
Emeril
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Emeal

What does the name Emeal mean?

Emeal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Emeal in 2026?

In 2026, Emeal ranks #3,355 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Emeal most popular?

Emeal reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #3,077 that year with 8 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Emeal most popular?

Emeal has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Emeal.

Is Emeal a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Emeal is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Emeal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emeal include Loranzo, Elves, Donnal. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Emeal

Emeal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 26 births in the dataset. Emeal's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #3,077. Use the chart and map above to compare Emeal's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.