Emerick
Boy name · #2999 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Emerick? In official American birth records, Emerick has been tracked continuously since 1912, giving it 113 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 41 baby boys were named Emerick, placing it at #2999 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3365, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 43,902 boys born in 2025 was named Emerick.
Babies named Emerick per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 113-year story
Emerick first appears in the Social Security records in 1912, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 47 boys were named Emerick — good for #2635 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Emerick against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Emerick in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Emerick is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Emerick will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Emerick is most common
State-level data for Emerick is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Emerick
Statistically, parents drawn to Emerick tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Mavrick, Edrick, Hendrick, Yerick, and Merrick.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Emerick | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #2991 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3455 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3474 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3464 |
| 2021 | 41 | #2972 |
| 2020 | 39 | #2980 |
| 2019 | 42 | #2897 |
| 2018 | 47 | #2635 |
| 2017 | 42 | #2840 |
| 2016 | 39 | #2993 |
| 2015 | 33 | #3365 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4392 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3265 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5035 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5200 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5047 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8310 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11037 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12367 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6460 |
| 2003 | 5 | #10894 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10556 |
| 1995 | 5 | #8868 |
| 1992 | 7 | #6670 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8117 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Emerick?
In official American birth records, the name Emerick first appeared in 1912 (over 113 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 113 years.
Is Emerick a popular boy name?
Emerick ranked #2999 among boys in 2025 with 41 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3365.
When was the name Emerick most popular?
Emerick peaked in 2018, when 47 American boys received the name (ranked #2635 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Emerick?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 43,902 newborn American boys was named Emerick. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.