Emry
Emry is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Home ruler, industrious, or immortal.
Origin and history
Emry is a modern variant of names like Emery or Emrys, drawing roots from ancient Germanic elements meaning 'home ruler' or 'industrious', as well as Welsh traditions. It has gained traction in the United States in recent years as a stylish, contemporary choice. Though relatively uncommon historically, its usage for girls has grown steadily in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
2,368 babies in the United States have been named Emry since 1880. It ranks #3626 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1358.
States where it is most popular
- TX (25.8 %)
- CA (13.5 %)
- UT (6.6 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- OK (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 324 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,246 |
| 2020-2029 | 768 |
Fun facts
- Emry developed as a streamlined spelling variation of the Germanic Emery and the Welsh Emrys.
- More than a third of all U.S. female birth records for the name Emry have been recorded since 2020.