Emil is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1269 in 2025 with 155 recorded births. This places Emil in the top 9% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 188 births ranking #1125. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 112.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 11,020 boys born was named Emil. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.