MallowbyNames

Emric

EM-rik · Of uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of Emrick or Emery.

2025 rank (boys)
#3,757
Babies named in 2025
29
Peak popularity
2018
2025 frequency
1 in 58,899 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2019

Declining since 2019, #3,757 for boys today.

Popularity of Emric since 2012

Babies named Emric per year in U.S. Social Security records.

2244662020Most births 2018Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2010s161
2020s123

Meaning & origin

Emric is a modern name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 2012. Its spelling mirrors names like Emery or Emrick, but with a modern slant. In 2025, it ranked 3,757th, and about 1 in 58,899 boys received the name that year. Its peak popularity was in 2018, though since 2019 it has been gradually declining. Geographically, Texas is the only top state for Emric, suggesting a regional preference.

Emric is a modern coinage or variant of names like Emrick and Emery. Emery derives from the Germanic name Emmerich, meaning 'work' and 'power.' Emric's usage in the United States is primarily a 21st-century phenomenon, first recorded in 2012.

Where Emric is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Em, Ricky

Variants: Emrick, Emrik, Emryk

Sibling names for Emric

Names that share Emric's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Emric mean?
The meaning of Emric is uncertain. It may be a modern variant of Emery, which means 'work' and 'power' from Germanic roots, or a creative spelling of Emrick.
How popular is the name Emric?
As of 2025, Emric ranked 3,757th in the U.S., with about 1 in 58,899 boys given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2018.
Is Emric a boy's name?
Emric is almost exclusively used as a boy's name in the United States.