Emin
Every Emin since 1984 — 612 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emin
Emin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,267 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 612 American babies have been named Emin. Its peak came in 2019, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Emin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,267 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,721 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4,145 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,918 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,524 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,362 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,158 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,396 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,257 |
| 2016 | 33 | #3,383 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,012 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,747 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,009 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,746 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,346 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,103 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,926 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,318 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,503 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,202 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,661 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,856 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,386 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,211 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,605 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,117 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,449 |
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Famous people named Emin
- Emin Pasha Explorer · 1840–1892
- Emin Agalarov Singer · b. 1979
- Emin Ahmadov Wrestler · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emin in 2025?
Emin ranked #3,267 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emin?
612 babies have been named Emin in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emin most popular?
Emin peaked in 2019, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Emin a boy or girl name?
Emin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emin rising or falling?
Emin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Emin?
Well-known people named Emin include Emin Pasha (explorer), Emin Agalarov (singer), Emin Ahmadov (wrestler).