Emperor is a very rare boys' name that peaked in 2021 and has grown less common since.
Emperor is a boy name. In 2025 it ranked #8,448 for boy births in the United States (and #17,559 across all names), given to 9 babies. Emperor first appears in 2008 and peaked in 2021 (15 births).
| Year | U.S. births | U.S. + territories | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 9 | #8,448 |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 | #9,167 |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | #9,235 |
| 2021 | 15 | 15 | #5,856 |
| 2020 | 14 | 14 | #6,065 |
| 2019 | 11 | 11 | #7,307 |
| 2018 | 11 | 11 | #7,275 |
| 2017 | 9 | 9 | #8,351 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | #12,783 |
| 2015 | 10 | 10 | #7,654 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 | #12,840 |
| 2008 | 6 | 6 | #11,500 |