Emil Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeh-MEEL / ɛˈmiːlLatin; Germanic
Meaning
Latin: rival; Germanic: industrious
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Emil has roots in Latin, derived from 'Aemilius', a Roman family name. It became popular in various European countries, particularly in Germany and France. Emil has been used in literature and arts, contributing to its cultural significance. The name has maintained a steady presence in naming trends across different cultures.
Trend Summary
Emil has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Emile
- Emilio
International Variants
- Emilio (Spanish)
- Émile (French)
- Emil (Swedish)
- Emilijus (Lithuanian)
Famous people named Emil
Emil Cioran was a Romanian philosopher and essayist known for his works on pessimism and existentialism.
Emil Zatopek was a Czech long-distance runner who won three gold medals at the 1952 Olympics.
Emil Ferris is an American cartoonist and graphic novelist recognized for her acclaimed work 'My Favorite Thing Is Monsters'.
Emil Jannings was a German actor who became the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1929.
Fictional characters named Emil
Emil is a character in the video game 'Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom', known for his role as a loyal companion.
Emil is a character in the anime 'Shingeki no Kyojin' (Attack on Titan), serving as a minor character in the series.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Emil was first seen in the United States in 1880. Emil has ranked as high as #316 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, California, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Emil has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Emil (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 24 | |
NY | 21 | |
FL | 15 | |
IL | 10 | |
WA | 6 | |
TX | 6 | |
MA | 5 | |
PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 119 |
1881 | 145 |
1882 | 157 |
1883 | 139 |
1884 | 175 |
1885 | 138 |
1886 | 127 |
1887 | 146 |
1888 | 142 |
1889 | 146 |
1890 | 165 |
1891 | 133 |
1892 | 157 |
1893 | 159 |
1894 | 128 |
1895 | 136 |
1896 | 143 |
1897 | 131 |
1898 | 158 |
1899 | 128 |
1900 | 127 |
1901 | 122 |
1902 | 136 |
1903 | 128 |
1904 | 101 |
1905 | 122 |
1906 | 139 |
1907 | 150 |
1908 | 141 |
1909 | 153 |
1910 | 194 |
1911 | 214 |
1912 | 407 |
1913 | 551 |
1914 | 684 |
1915 | 918 |
1916 | 970 |
1917 | 1,004 |
1918 | 912 |
1919 | 847 |
1920 | 835 |
1921 | 819 |
1922 | 824 |
1923 | 798 |
1924 | 790 |
1925 | 722 |
1926 | 682 |
1927 | 620 |
1928 | 582 |
1929 | 498 |
1930 | 509 |
1931 | 447 |
1932 | 392 |
1933 | 370 |
1934 | 335 |
1935 | 320 |
1936 | 273 |
1937 | 275 |
1938 | 322 |
1939 | 275 |
1940 | 263 |
1941 | 297 |
1942 | 259 |
1943 | 262 |
1944 | 222 |
1945 | 223 |
1946 | 246 |
1947 | 258 |
1948 | 251 |
1949 | 217 |
1950 | 206 |
1951 | 215 |
1952 | 205 |
1953 | 184 |
1954 | 179 |
1955 | 179 |
1956 | 173 |
1957 | 188 |
1958 | 170 |
1959 | 161 |
1960 | 161 |
1961 | 148 |
1962 | 147 |
1963 | 125 |
1964 | 132 |
1965 | 147 |
1966 | 99 |
1967 | 102 |
1968 | 97 |
1969 | 109 |
1970 | 124 |
1971 | 101 |
1972 | 92 |
1973 | 102 |
1974 | 92 |
1975 | 98 |
1976 | 89 |
1977 | 82 |
1978 | 89 |
1979 | 94 |
1980 | 89 |
1981 | 77 |
1982 | 82 |
1983 | 98 |
1984 | 84 |
1985 | 79 |
1986 | 62 |
1987 | 89 |
1988 | 73 |
1989 | 76 |
1990 | 82 |
1991 | 91 |
1992 | 104 |
1993 | 71 |
1994 | 95 |
1995 | 90 |
1996 | 73 |
1997 | 63 |
1998 | 69 |
1999 | 99 |
2000 | 89 |
2001 | 109 |
2002 | 97 |
2003 | 86 |
2004 | 79 |
2005 | 92 |
2006 | 101 |
2007 | 113 |
2008 | 134 |
2009 | 147 |
2010 | 106 |
2011 | 106 |
2012 | 114 |
2013 | 115 |
2014 | 120 |
2015 | 127 |
2016 | 125 |
2017 | 144 |
2018 | 129 |
2019 | 155 |
2020 | 152 |
2021 | 152 |
2022 | 188 |
2023 | 187 |
2024 | 158 |