Boy · #7,315 in 2026

Emric

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

Current Rank

#7,315

Peak Rank

#2,122 (2018)

Total Babies

275

5-Yr Trend

-64%

2012

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#2122

Peak Rank

275

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Emric

Emric first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 66 Emrics were born — ranking #2,122 that year. As of 2026, Emric ranks #7,315 for baby boys with 9 births, falling sharply (-64%). In total, more than 275 Emrics have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Emric

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Emric

What does the name Emric mean?

Emric is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2012. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Emric in 2026?

In 2026, Emric ranks #7,315 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Emric most popular?

Emric reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #2,122 that year with 66 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Emric a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Emric?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emric include Rexton, Coley, Needham. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Emric

Emric is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 275 births in the dataset. Emric's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #2,122. Use the chart and map above to compare Emric'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.