Emery
Emery is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave ruler, industrious power, or universal home-ruler.
Origin and history
Emery is derived from the Germanic name Emmerich, composed of elements meaning 'brave', 'industrious', or 'universal' combined with 'power' or 'ruler'. Historically a masculine surname and given name, it has gained substantial popularity as a feminine name in the United States in recent decades. It offers a contemporary, unisex appeal with a soft yet structured sound.
Popularity in the United States
43,837 babies in the United States have been named Emery since 1880. It ranks #650 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #76.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.2 %)
- CA (10.5 %)
- NC (4.1 %)
- OH (4 %)
- FL (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 46 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 14 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 55 |
| 1980-1990 | 172 |
| 1990-2000 | 571 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,550 |
| 2010-2019 | 20,971 |
| 2020-2029 | 18,408 |
Famous people named Emery
- Emery Lord: Author, Novelist
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Emi
Fun facts
- The name was brought to England by the Normans in forms like Amery or Emery before evolving into a surname and given name.
- While historically masculine, Emery experienced a dramatic surge in usage for girls in the U.S. starting in the early 2000s.