Emry
Emry is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Home strength or industrious power (if related to Emery); immortal (if linked to Emrys).
Origin and history
Emry is a name of Germanic and Welsh roots, often considered a modern variant of Emery or a shortened form of Emrys. It has gained mild popularity in the United States as an alternative to traditional names with similar soft vowel sounds. In recent years, its usage for boys in the U.S. has seen a slight upward trend.
Popularity in the United States
958 babies in the United States have been named Emry since 1880. It ranks #3721 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1641.
States where it is most popular
- FL (21.3 %)
- OH (21.3 %)
- TX (21.3 %)
- IL (12.8 %)
- NY (12.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 36 |
| 1920-1930 | 43 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 23 |
| 2000-2010 | 137 |
| 2010-2019 | 417 |
| 2020-2029 | 286 |
Fun facts
- Emry functions both as an Anglo-Saxon variation of Emery and as a simplified modern spelling of the traditional Welsh name Emrys.
- While historically rare, Emry has seen increased usage in the U.S. during the 2020s alongside the trend for short, soft-sounding male names.