Rising since 1994, #553 for girls today.
Popularity of Emerie since 1994
Babies named Emerie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 582 |
| 2010s | 3,113 |
| 2020s | 3,152 |
Meaning & origin
Emerie is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1994, and has been on a clear upward trajectory ever since. By 2025, it ranked 553rd with an incidence of 1 in 2,933, and its peak year so far is 2024. The name is most popular in New Mexico, Mississippi, and North Carolina, reflecting a regional tilt toward the South and Southwest. As a fresh alternative to the more established Emery and Emory, Emerie fits a contemporary pattern of names ending in '-ie' that feel both sweet and spunky. Its rise mirrors broader trends in creative respellings and surname-inspired first names, and it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking something familiar yet uncommon.
Emerie is a modern feminine name that emerged as a variant of Emery or Emory, which derive from the Germanic name Emmerich or the Old English name Eadmer. The name gained popularity in the United States from the 1990s onward, particularly in the 2020s, and is often chosen as a distinctive spelling alternative to Emery and Emory.
Where Emerie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmie, Rie
Sibling names for Emerie
Names that share Emerie's style, for a brother or sister.
