Boy · #4,590 in 2026

Emyr

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

Current Rank

#4,590

Peak Rank

#4,590 (2026)

Total Babies

150

5-Yr Trend

+88%

2007

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#4590

Peak Rank

150

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Emyr

Emyr first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 22 Emyrs were born — ranking #4,590 that year. As of 2026, Emyr ranks #4,590 for baby boys with 22 births, rising sharply (+88% over the past five years). In total, more than 150 Emyrs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Emyr

Phonetically similar names — useful when Emyr 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 Emyr

What does the name Emyr mean?

Emyr is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Emyr in 2026?

In 2026, Emyr ranks #4,590 among boys' names in the U.S., with 22 babies given the name that year.

When was Emyr most popular?

Emyr reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,590 that year with 22 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Emyr a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Emyr?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emyr include Nazeer, Malak, Borna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Emyr

Emyr is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 150 births in the dataset. Emyr's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,590. Use the chart and map above to compare Emyr'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.