Declining since 2018, #3,832 for girls today.
Popularity of Emree since 1999
Babies named Emree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 159 |
| 2010s | 613 |
| 2020s | 284 |
Meaning & origin
Emree is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1999. It saw its peak use in 2014, but since 2018 its frequency has been falling: as of 2025, it ranks 3,832 with roughly 1 in 42,297 newborn girls receiving the name. The name's spelling, ending in -ee, mirrors a popular pattern seen in names like Paisley and Hadley, giving it a contemporary, fashionable feel. While top state data is not reported, its usage is consistent with modern, stylized coinages that have emerged in the last few decades. Emree remains a rare but recognizable choice, especially among parents seeking a fresh variant of more established names like Emily or Emery.
Emree is a contemporary spelling variant of names like Emery and Emily. Emery derives from the Old German 'Amalrich', meaning 'work ruler', while Emily comes from the Latin 'Aemilia', meaning 'rival'. The -ee ending is a fashionable suffix used in modern American coinages, giving the name a distinctly 21st-century feel. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1999.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Ree
Sibling names for Emree
Names that share Emree's style, for a brother or sister.
