Is Emre a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Emre is commonly used as a Boy name.

It’s currently ranked #894 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Emre Boy

Popularity: #894 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationEM-ray / ɛmˈreɪ

Turkish

Meaning

brave; courageous

Historical & Cultural Background

Emre is a traditional Turkish name that has been used for centuries. It is often associated with qualities of bravery and valor. The name is popular in Turkey and among Turkish-speaking communities. Emre is also linked to historical figures in Turkish literature and culture.

Trend Summary

The name Emre has maintained steady popularity in Turkey and among Turkish communities.

Variants

Emrah

International Variants

Emre (Turkish)

Famous people named Emre

Emre Belözoğlu is a retired Turkish footballer known for his successful career in both domestic and international football.

Emre Can is a professional football player who has played for clubs like Liverpool and Juventus.

Emre Kınay is a Turkish actor recognized for his roles in various television series.

Emre Akbaba is a Turkish professional footballer who has played in the Turkish Süper Lig.

Fictional characters named Emre

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Sibling Suggestions

Ege Deniz Mert Kerem Baran Ozan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Emre was first seen in the United States in 1978. Emre has ranked as high as #1309 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Emre has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Emre (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	9	64%
TX	5	36%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1978	5
1983	6
1985	7
1987	6
1988	6
1989	5
1990	10
1991	7
1993	8
1994	9
1995	16
1996	18
1997	16
1998	21
1999	16
2000	18
2001	24
2002	32
2003	39
2004	29
2005	26
2006	32
2007	29
2008	27
2009	36
2010	43
2011	30
2012	29
2013	34
2014	25
2015	31
2016	37
2017	38
2018	26
2019	35
2020	36
2021	30
2022	30
2023	36
2024	30