Rising since 1990, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Amery since 1971
Babies named Amery per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 | 31 |
| 1980s | 15 | 10 |
| 1990s | 51 | 0 |
| 2000s | 168 | 15 |
| 2010s | 262 | 45 |
| 2020s | 127 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Amery is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1977. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, the year it ranked highest among baby names. Since the 1990s, its usage has been rising gradually. In 2025, it ranked 4,987, with approximately 1 in 61,818 girls receiving the name. The name is most common in Texas, suggesting regional preference. While its etymology is unclear, Amery may be a creative variation of Emery or a contemporary invented name, fitting a trend of soft, two-syllable names ending in 'y' for girls.
The name Amery is probably a modern coinage, blending sounds from names like Emery (of German origin, meaning 'work ruler') or Amaryllis (a Greek flower name). It is not attested in historical records before the late 20th century and may be a purely inventive spelling.
Where Amery is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Ames, Emmy
Sibling names for Amery
Names that share Amery's style, for a brother or sister.
