Emre

Emre is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “lover.” In 2024 it was given to 30 boys in the United States.

Emre at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“lover”

About the name Emre

Emre belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “lover” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Emre first appears in Social Security records in 1978. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2590 in 2003, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 938 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Emre in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Best US rank
#2590 in 2003
Peak year
2010
Babies named Emre in 2024
30
Total since 1880
938

Emre in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#445 in 2005
Babies named Emre in 2025
35
Total since 1996
974

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emre mean?

Emre means “lover” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Emre a boy or girl name?

Emre is a boy name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Emre?

Emre comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Emre?

Emre first appears in US records in 1978. Its best-ever ranking was #2590 in 2003, and 30 babies were given the name in 2024.

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