Rising since 1987, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Emin since 1984
Babies named Emin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2019, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Emin's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 129 |
| 2010s | 238 |
| 2020s | 185 |
Meaning & origin
Emin is an Arabic name that entered U.S. records in 1984 and has been on a slow but consistent upward trajectory since 1987. In 2025, the name reached its peak position of 3,240th, with approximately 1 in 47,447 newborn boys receiving the name. The name is most popular in Illinois and New York, reflecting communities with larger Arab American populations. Emin remains a steady choice for families seeking a name with a clear and virtuous meaning.
Emin is an Arabic name derived from the root '-m-n, meaning 'trustworthy', 'faithful', or 'honest'. It is closely related to the more common name Amin, and appears in various forms across the Arabic-speaking world. The name has been adopted by Turkish and other Muslim cultures, and has seen steady but modest use in the United States since the 1980s.
Where Emin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Emin” around the world
Where Emin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
45
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Amin
Sibling names for Emin
Names that share Emin's style, for a brother or sister.
