NAME PROFILE
Emile
Emile is a French name meaning 'rival' or 'eager.' It carries a sense of ambition and competitiveness. Individuals with this name often exhibit qualities of determination, creativity, and a strong desire to achieve their goals.
Key Stats
| Total births | 9,289 |
| Gender | Male (52% / 48%) |
| Peak year | 1922 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
LA — 32%CA — 23%NY — 20%MA — 15%ME — 10%
Notable People
Emile Zola (Novelist, *Germinal*) · Emile Hirsch (Actor, *Into the Wild*) · Emile de Ravin (Actress, *Lost*) · Emile Joseph (Philosopher, known for existentialism) · Emile Cioran (Philosopher, known for his works on pessimism)
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