Emerick
Emerick is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Home ruler, work ruler, or universal power.
Origin and history
Emerick is a masculine name derived from Germanic roots that signify home, work, or ruler. It is an English variant of names like Emmerich and Emeric, sharing roots with Amerigo and Emery. In the United States, it remains a relatively uncommon yet steadily chosen modern name.
Popularity in the United States
748 babies in the United States have been named Emerick since 1880. It ranks #3928 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1707.
States where it is most popular
- CA (52.3 %)
- TX (16.9 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
- IN (7.7 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 48 |
| 1920-1930 | 35 |
| 1930-1940 | 17 |
| 1940-1950 | 15 |
| 1950-1960 | 17 |
| 1960-1970 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 17 |
| 2000-2010 | 42 |
| 2010-2019 | 311 |
| 2020-2029 | 220 |
Nicknames
Em, Rick, Ricky
Fun facts
- Emerick shares etymological origins with the Italian name Amerigo, which eventually inspired the name for America.
- Nearly a third of all U.S. births registered with the name Emerick since 1880 have occurred since 2020.