Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Emeterio

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

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#2,408 (1927)

Total Babies

377

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

2022

Last Year

1927

Peak Year

#2408

Peak Rank

377

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Emeterio

Emeterio first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 12 Emeterios were born — ranking #2,408 that year. As of 2026, Emeterio ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 377 Emeterios 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

500+

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Names that sound like Emeterio

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

Ontario
Entero
Emporio
Renteria
Imperio
Entera
Stereo
Entry
Interior
Embryo
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Entreat

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Emeterio

What does the name Emeterio mean?

Emeterio is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Emeterio in 2026?

In 2026, Emeterio ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Emeterio most popular?

Emeterio reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #2,408 that year with 12 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Emeterio a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Emeterio?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emeterio include Clarice, Guinn, Alanson. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Emeterio

Emeterio is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 377 births in the dataset. Emeterio's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #2,408. Use the chart and map above to compare Emeterio'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.