Emory
Emory is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Home ruler, work ruler, or brave power.
Origin and history
Emory is an English name of Germanic origin, derived from Amalric, meaning 'work ruler' or 'brave power'. Historically used as both a surname and a given name, it entered English via Norman French. In the United States, it has been steadily used for boys for well over a century and is increasingly seen as a versatile unisex option.
Popularity in the United States
18,970 babies in the United States have been named Emory since 1880. It ranks #850 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #801.
States where it is most popular
- GA (25.3 %)
- FL (9.4 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
- VA (8.1 %)
- PA (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 372 |
| 1890-1900 | 362 |
| 1900-1910 | 461 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,728 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,502 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,905 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,804 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,440 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,132 |
| 1970-1980 | 682 |
| 1980-1990 | 595 |
| 1990-2000 | 664 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,176 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,450 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,697 |
Famous people named Emory
- Emory Cohen: Actor
- Emory Gordy Jr.: Musician, Producer
Nicknames
Em, Ry
Fun facts
- Emory shares its ultimate Germanic origin with the name Emeric and the medieval root Amalric.
- The name is widely recognized in the U.S. partly due to Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, named after Bishop John Emory.