Emre is an attractive, melodic Turkish given name for boys, derived from the Arabic word 'Amr', which means 'life' or 'to live'. It has gained international recognition due to its appealing sound and meaningful origins. Emre was popularized worldwide by the prominent Turkish footballer Emre Belözoğlu.
The name Emre experienced a notable increase in popularity over time, with births peaking at 43 in 2010 and remaining consistently high thereafter, with the most recent year showing 36 births (2023). However, there was a significant dip in the late 1970s to mid-1980s, with fewer than 10 births per year during this period. Overall, Emre has been chosen as a baby boy's name 908 times since 1978.