Declining since 2017, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Embry since 1898
Babies named Embry per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 | 35 |
| 1920s | 0 | 29 |
| 1930s | 0 | 20 |
| 1940s | 0 | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 | 7 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 40 | 49 |
| 2010s | 474 | 180 |
| 2020s | 198 | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Embry first appeared in U.S. naming records in 2003, a modern coinage that has never cracked the top 1,000. Its peak came in 2018, but since 2017 its trajectory has been falling, reflecting a shift away from trendy 'E' names. With a current rank of 4,987 and just 1 in 61,818 babies receiving the name, Embry remains an uncommon and distinctive choice. While often considered unisex, it has seen slightly more use for girls. The name's origins are debated, possibly a spin on Emery or a made-up invention, fitting a pattern of modern, invented names that appeal to parents seeking uniqueness.
Embry is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2003. It may be a variant of the English surname Emery or a respelling of Embry from Old English roots. Alternatively, it could be a purely invented name combining the popular 'Em-' sound with a fashionable ending. Its use has remained uncommon, with a peak in 2018.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Brie
Variants: Embree
Sibling names for Embry
Names that share Embry's style, for a brother or sister.
