Boy
Emile
rival, emulating
About Emile
Refined and understated, Emile possesses a quiet elegance that never goes out of style. This name whispers rather than shouts, appealing to parents who appreciate subtlety and sophistication in their choices. The European flair adds a touch of worldliness without feeling pretentious or inaccessible to everyday American life. Emile has adorned philosophers, writers, and thinkers throughout history, creating an intellectual atmosphere that might inspire academic curiosity in your son. The name's brevity makes it easy to write for young children just learning to spell their names, yet it maintains enough character to feel complete and substantial. Unlike trending names that might saturate playgrounds and classrooms, Emile remains refreshingly uncommon while still being immediately recognizable and pronounceable. The soft sounds create a gentle impression that balances well with stronger surnames. Parents who value understated class over flashy trends will find Emile perfectly suits their aesthetic sensibilities and parenting philosophy.
Popularity of the Name Emile
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #542 | |||
| 1881 | #378 | |||
| 1882 | #283 | |||
| 1883 | #346 | |||
| 1884 | #331 | |||
| 1885 | #416 | |||
| 1886 | #341 | |||
| 1887 | #357 | |||
| 1888 | #406 | |||
| 1889 | #340 | |||
| 1890 | #394 | |||
| 1891 | #483 | |||
| 1892 | #362 | |||
| 1893 | #362 | |||
| 1894 | #360 | |||
| 1895 | #431 | |||
| 1896 | #326 | |||
| 1897 | #387 | |||
| 1898 | #349 | |||
| 1899 | #387 | |||
| 1900 | #406 | |||
| 1901 | #425 | |||
| 1902 | #512 | |||
| 1903 | #418 | |||
| 1904 | #394 | |||
| 1905 | #373 | |||
| 1906 | #493 | |||
| 1907 | #489 | |||
| 1908 | #415 | |||
| 1909 | #409 | |||
| 1910 | #408 | |||
| 1911 | #386 | |||
| 1912 | #452 | |||
| 1913 | #439 | |||
| 1914 | #438 | |||
| 1915 | #492 | |||
| 1916 | #485 | |||
| 1917 | #491 | |||
| 1918 | #480 | |||
| 1919 | #488 | |||
| 1920 | #511 | |||
| 1921 | #476 | |||
| 1922 | #478 | |||
| 1923 | #486 | |||
| 1924 | #520 | |||
| 1925 | #517 | |||
| 1926 | #529 | |||
| 1927 | #522 | |||
| 1928 | #555 | |||
| 1929 | #559 | |||
| 1930 | #547 | |||
| 1931 | #533 | |||
| 1932 | #559 | |||
| 1933 | #589 | |||
| 1934 | #699 | |||
| 1935 | #642 | |||
| 1936 | #612 | |||
| 1937 | #641 | |||
| 1938 | #616 | |||
| 1939 | #608 | |||
| 1940 | #720 | |||
| 1941 | #665 | |||
| 1942 | #689 | |||
| 1943 | #693 | |||
| 1944 | #687 | |||
| 1945 | #701 | |||
| 1946 | #779 | |||
| 1947 | #664 | |||
| 1948 | #746 | |||
| 1949 | #770 | |||
| 1950 | #819 | |||
| 1951 | #858 | |||
| 1952 | #815 | |||
| 1953 | #863 | |||
| 1954 | #934 | |||
| 1955 | #994 | |||
| 1956 | #848 | |||
| 1958 | #878 | |||
| 1959 | #914 | |||
| 1961 | #918 | |||
| 1962 | #960 | |||
| 1997 | #689 | #167 | ||
| 1998 | #869 | #170 | ||
| 1999 | #799 | #160 | ||
| 2000 | #777 | #146 | ||
| 2001 | #690 | #129 | ||
| 2002 | #563 | #106 | ||
| 2003 | #782 | #542 | #88 | |
| 2004 | #911 | #84 | ||
| 2012 | #943 | #86 | ||
| 2013 | #948 | #88 | ||
| 2024 | #869 | #65 | ||
| 2023 | #654 | #68 | ||
| 1991 | #258 | |||
| 1992 | #305 | |||
| 1993 | #262 | |||
| 1994 | #201 | |||
| 1995 | #210 | |||
| 1996 | #171 | |||
| 2005 | #85 | |||
| 2006 | #80 | |||
| 2007 | #81 | |||
| 2008 | #83 | |||
| 2009 | #76 | |||
| 2010 | #80 | |||
| 2011 | #98 | |||
| 2014 | #72 | |||
| 2015 | #72 | |||
| 2016 | #68 | |||
| 2017 | #69 | |||
| 2018 | #64 | |||
| 2019 | #60 | |||
| 2020 | #61 | |||
| 2021 | #61 | |||
| 2022 | #60 | |||
| 2025 | #72 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Emile
- Emil
- Emyle
- Emyl
- Emyll
- Emylee
- Emmile
- Emmyle
- Emmyl
Names Similar to Emile
Nicknames for Emile
- Em
- Emi
- Mile
- Emmy
Famous People Named Emile
| Emile Zola | French novelist and playwright |
| Emile Hirsch | American actor |
| Emile Griffith | Puerto Rican boxer |
| Emile Lahoud | Former President of Lebanon |
| Emile Berliner | German-American inventor and audio pioneer |
| Emile Smith Rowe | English footballer |
| Emile Pandolfi | American pianist |
| Emile Ford | British musician |
| Emile Ntamack | French rugby player |
| Emile Durkheim | French sociologist and philosopher |
| Emile Mpenza | Belgian footballer |
| Emile Sauret | French violinist and composer |
| Emile Gagnan | French engineer and co-inventor of the Aqua-Lung |
| Emile Ardolino | American film director and producer |
| Emile Cilliers | British army sergeant and convicted criminal |
| Emile S. Guggenheim | American businessman and art collector |
| Emile Claus | Belgian painter |
| Emile Borel | French mathematician |
| Emile Habibi | Palestinian writer and politician |
| Emile Roemer | Dutch politician |
Characters Named Emile
| Emile Danko | Character from the TV series "Heroes" |
| Emile LaFresque | Character from the film "Warm Bodies" |
| Emile Dufraisne | Character from the movie "The Shawshank Redemption" |
| Emile Belmont | Character from the video game series "Castlevania" |
| Emile Rousseau | Character from the TV series "Lost" |
| Emile Leopold Locque | Character from the James Bond film "For Your Eyes Only" |
| Emile Boutroux | Character from the novel "The Possessed" by Fyodor Dostoevsky |
| Emile Buisson | Character from the film "The Intouchables" |
| Emile Ronsard | Character from the movie "Rush Hour 3" |
| Emile Pulska | Character from the film "The General's Daughter" |
| Emile de Becque | Character from the musical "South Pacific" |
| Emile Flint | Character from the TV series "Alias" |
| Emile the Cat | Character from the children's book "Millions of Cats" by Wanda Gág |
| Emile Calloway | Character from the film "The Green Mile" |
| Emile Zorn | Character from the video game "Rise of Nations" |