Emre
Emre is a boy's name of Turkish origin.
Meaning
Brother, friend, or beloved.
Origin and history
Emre is a classic Turkish male name that means 'brother', 'friend', or 'lover'. It is historically associated with the 13th-century Anatolian Sufi poet Yunus Emre. In the United States, it is a relatively rare but steadily used name within Turkish-American communities and broader name-seeking families.
Popularity in the United States
969 babies in the United States have been named Emre since 1880. It ranks #3712 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1734.
States where it is most popular
- NY (49.3 %)
- CA (23 %)
- NJ (11.3 %)
- FL (7 %)
- TX (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 30 |
| 1990-2000 | 121 |
| 2000-2010 | 292 |
| 2010-2019 | 328 |
| 2020-2029 | 193 |
Famous people named Emre
- Emre Can: Footballer
- Emre Belözoğlu: Footballer, Manager
Fun facts
- The name is famous throughout Anatolian history due to Yunus Emre, a pioneer of Turkish folk poetry and Sufism.
- Emre has seen consistent usage in the United States, recording nearly 200 births between 2020 and 2025.