Rising since 2015, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Emeryn since 2014
Babies named Emeryn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 139 |
Meaning & origin
Emeryn is a modern feminine name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 2014, reflecting the contemporary trend of creating soft, feminine variants of established names. From the start, it has been used for girls, and it has shown a consistent upward trajectory, with a peak in 2023. In the latest year measured (2025), it ranked 5,238 with approximately 1 in 66,969 girls receiving the name. Its highest concentration is in California, where the name appears most often. Emeryn is a stylistic cousin to names like Averyn and Everly, fitting seamlessly into the popular -yn suffix category popular in the 2020s. While its roots can be traced back to the Germanic name Emmerich, meaning "universal ruler" or "industrious," Emeryn itself is a distinctly modern invention, carrying the associated meanings of bravery and power. Its rising popularity suggests a growing appeal among parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet unique.
Emeryn is a modern coinage, emerging as a feminized elaboration of the name Emery. Emery itself derives from the Old German name Emmerich, composed of elements meaning "whole, universal" and "ruler, power." The name Emery entered English as a surname before being adopted as a given name, and Emeryn follows the contemporary trend of adding the -yn suffix to create feminine-sounding names. It has been in occasional use in the United States since 2014.
Where Emeryn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Emmie, Ryn
Variants: Emeryn, Emerin, Emmerin
Sibling names for Emeryn
Names that share Emeryn's style, for a brother or sister.
