boy's name
Emre
em-REH (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 5,017
England and Wales
#913
2025 births
Emre is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 31 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Emre is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in France in 2003, when 215 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 39,300 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1980.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Emre Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 825 |
| 2000s | 1,355 |
| 2010s | 525 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 120 |
How Popular Is Emre?
In 2025, Emre was given to 15 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Emre Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Emre Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Emré | Emré is a rare spelling of Emre, written with an acute accent and recorded about 45 times, mostly in France. | 45 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Emre
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Emre Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Emre over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Emre
- Turkish em-REH
Sibling Names for Emre
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Emre — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Emre
How popular is the name Emre?
In 2025, Emre was given to 15 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Emre a girl's or a boy's name?
Emre is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Emre?
Emre has 2 syllables.
When was Emre most popular?
Emre peaked in 2003, when 215 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Emre a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Emre currently ranks #913 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.