Emad
Every Emad since 1971 — 847 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emad
Emad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,951 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 847 American babies have been named Emad. Its peak came in 2025, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Emad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #2,951 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,542 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3,313 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,640 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,115 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,092 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,014 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,162 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,703 |
| 2016 | 19 | #4,996 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,119 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,314 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3,210 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,098 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,264 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,100 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,510 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,853 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,069 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,068 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,246 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,657 |
| 2002 | 15 | #4,978 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,211 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,860 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,348 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,111 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,856 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,247 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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Famous people named Emad
- Emad Moteab Soccer player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emad in 2025?
Emad ranked #2,951 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emad?
847 babies have been named Emad in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emad most popular?
Emad peaked in 2025, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Emad a boy or girl name?
Emad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emad rising or falling?
Emad is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Emad?
Well-known people named Emad include Emad Moteab (soccer player).