Rising since 1996, #1,423 for girls today.
Popularity of Emry since 1881
Babies named Emry per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 |
| 1910s | 0 | 36 |
| 1920s | 0 | 43 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 30 | 23 |
| 2000s | 324 | 137 |
| 2010s | 1,246 | 417 |
| 2020s | 768 | 286 |
Meaning & origin
Emry is a modern unisex name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1993. Its popularity has been steadily rising since 1996, reflecting a trend toward short, surname-style names beginning with 'Em.' In 2025, it ranked 1423rd nationally, with a frequency of 1 in 10,574 births. The name reached its peak usage in 2017 and is most common in Oklahoma, Utah, and Minnesota. While its exact origins are uncertain, Emry fits comfortably alongside similar names like Emery and Emerson, offering a fresh, gender-neutral option that has gained steady traction over the past three decades.
Emry first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1993, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a variant of Emery (derived from the Germanic name Amalric, meaning 'work ruler') or Emory (of uncertain origin). Alternatively, it could be a creative spelling of Emmy or a combination of popular sounds. The name has no long historical use.
Where Emry is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Emry” around the world
Where Emry lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em
Sibling names for Emry
Names that share Emry's style, for a brother or sister.
