Declining since 2018, #1,990 for girls today.
Popularity of Emrie since 1998
Babies named Emrie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 214 |
| 2010s | 976 |
| 2020s | 507 |
Meaning & origin
Emrie is a modern American name first recorded in 1998, reflecting contemporary naming trends that favor inventive spellings and soft endings. Its peak popularity came in 2017, after which its use has been falling since 2018. In 2025, it ranks 1990th, with about 1 in 16,742 girls receiving the name. The name is most common in Utah, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania, suggesting regional appeal. While its exact origins are unclear, Emrie fits a pattern of modern coinages that blend familiarity with uniqueness, making it a distinctive choice among 21st-century baby names.
Emrie first appeared in U.S. records in 1998, rising in use during the 2010s. It is thought to be a creative respelling or diminutive of names like Emery or Emily, following the popular trend of names ending in -ie or -y. Its sudden emergence and lack of historical precedent suggest it is a modern coinage rather than a traditional name with ancient roots.
Where Emrie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Rie
Sibling names for Emrie
Names that share Emrie's style, for a brother or sister.
