Declining since 2017, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Embree since 2004
Babies named Embree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 290 |
| 2020s | 122 |
Meaning & origin
Embree is a modern given name with a brief history. First recorded in 2004, it appeared on the U.S. baby name charts during the 2010s, reaching its peak in 2017. Since then, its usage has been falling, reflecting its status as a trendy coinage rather than an established classic. With a rank of 10,917 in 2025 and a frequency of 1 in 200,908 births, Embree remains a rare choice. Its top states of use are not concentrated in any particular region, suggesting a scattered but consistent appeal. The name's invented nature and melodic ending align with broader naming trends favoring unique, feminine-sounding names.
Embree appears to be a modern invented name, possibly formed from the fashionable suffix -bree (as in Aubrey or Kimberly). It has no known historical use before the 21st century. The name may have been influenced by the word 'embrace' or similar-sounding names, but its exact derivation is unclear.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Bree
Sibling names for Embree
Names that share Embree's style, for a brother or sister.
