Boy · #5,468 in 2026

Emerito

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

Current Rank

#5,468

Peak Rank

#5,468 (1981)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1956

First Year

1981

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#5468

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Emerito

Emerito first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1956, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 6 Emeritos were born — ranking #5,468 that year. As of 2026, Emerito ranks #5,468 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Emeritos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Emerito

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

Emerita
Emeriti
Emirati
Amaretto
Ammirato
Amoretto
Entreaty
Amaretti
Ammirati
Omerta
Amrita
Onorato

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Emerito

What does the name Emerito mean?

Emerito is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Emerito in 2026?

In 2026, Emerito ranks #5,468 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Emerito most popular?

Emerito reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #5,468 that year with 6 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Emerito a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Emerito?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emerito include Shingo, Damasio, Michaele. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Emerito

Emerito is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Emerito's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #5,468. Use the chart and map above to compare Emerito'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.