Rising since 2015, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Imri since 2007
Babies named Imri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 20 |
| 2010s | 24 | 50 |
| 2020s | 0 | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Imri is a rare but steady presence in American baby names, first recorded in 2007 and rising slowly in use since 2015. In 2025 it ranked 5045th, given to roughly 1 in 89999 newborns, with a peak that same year. The name is especially popular in California, which was the top state for Imri births. Its biblical roots give it a quiet heritage, but its modern appeal lies in its short, melodic sound, fitting a broader trend of two-syllable Hebrew names entering the mainstream.
Imri is a Hebrew name appearing in the Old Testament as a minor figure (1 Chronicles 4:42; 27:19). It derives from the Hebrew root 'amar, meaning 'to say' or 'to speak,' or from 'omer, meaning 'sheaf,' leading to the interpretations 'my eloquence' or 'my sheaf.' The name has been revived in modern Israel and has seen sporadic use in English-speaking countries since the 2000s.
Where Imri is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Im, Immy
Variants: Imree, Imry
Sibling names for Imri
Names that share Imri's style, for a brother or sister.
