The nameEmery
Emery is a Norman form of the Germanic Amalric. Once a boy's name, it is now mostly given to girls in the United States.
- Girl's name
- Norman French
Meaning
Emery comes from the Germanic Amalric, from amal, "work, vigour", and ric, "ruler".
Origin
Norman French, from Germanic.
History
Emery has been in the American top 100 for girls since 2018 and reached 70th place in 2023 and 2024.
Famous people named Emery
- Emery Kelly, actor
Popularity of the name Emery
Emery in the United States
Emery was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 24,251 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Emery. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Emery in the United States were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 3,369 births a year.
Sibling names for Emery
Names from the same generation as Emery, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emery mean?
Emery comes from the Germanic Amalric, from amal, "work, vigour", and ric, "ruler".
What is the origin of the name Emery?
Norman French, from Germanic.
Is Emery a girl's or a boy's name?
Emery is a girl's name. In the United States, 67% of the babies named Emery are girls.
How popular is the name Emery?
In 2024, Emery was the 70th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 3,197 births.
What are good sibling names for Emery?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Valentina, Delilah, Nora and Athena for a sister, Everett, Weston, Silas and Jasper for a brother.
Who are famous people named Emery?
Emery Kelly, actor.