Emery Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationEM-uh-ree / ˈɛməriOld French; Germanic
Meaning
Old French: brave; Germanic: work ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
Emery has roots in Old French and Germanic languages. It was originally a surname derived from the given name Amalric, which means 'work ruler.' The name has been used for boys since the 19th century and has gained popularity in various cultures. In modern times, it is often considered a unisex name.
Trend Summary
Emery has seen a steady increase in popularity for boys in the United States over the past decade.
Similar Names
Variants
- Emory
- Emerys
International Variants
- Emery (English)
- Emery (French)
Famous people named Emery
Emery Cohen is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'The Place Beyond the Pines.'.
Emery Smith is a former American military personnel and a well-known figure in the field of ufology.
Emery Boardman was an American politician who served in the state legislature.
Emery N. Brown is a prominent anesthesiologist and neuroscientist recognized for his research in brain function.
Fictional characters named Emery
Emery is a character in the 'The Last of Us Part II' video game, known for their role in the storyline.
Emery is a character in the book series 'The Selection' by Kiera Cass, serving as a supporting character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Emery was first seen in the United States in 1880. Emery has ranked as high as #1015 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in Ohio, California, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Emery has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Emery (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 31 | |
FL | 24 | |
PA | 22 | |
TX | 19 | |
OH | 16 | |
WA | 13 | |
NY | 12 | |
GA | 11 | |
AZ | 10 | |
MA | 9 | |
MO | 8 | |
NC | 8 | |
VA | 8 | |
IL | 7 | |
WI | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 52 |
1881 | 53 |
1882 | 53 |
1883 | 43 |
1884 | 51 |
1885 | 41 |
1886 | 44 |
1887 | 33 |
1888 | 37 |
1889 | 42 |
1890 | 34 |
1891 | 37 |
1892 | 48 |
1893 | 51 |
1894 | 40 |
1895 | 37 |
1896 | 41 |
1897 | 45 |
1898 | 48 |
1899 | 38 |
1900 | 42 |
1901 | 35 |
1902 | 39 |
1903 | 35 |
1904 | 30 |
1905 | 45 |
1906 | 34 |
1907 | 43 |
1908 | 48 |
1909 | 47 |
1910 | 55 |
1911 | 70 |
1912 | 137 |
1913 | 171 |
1914 | 211 |
1915 | 274 |
1916 | 266 |
1917 | 287 |
1918 | 272 |
1919 | 304 |
1920 | 283 |
1921 | 292 |
1922 | 276 |
1923 | 248 |
1924 | 268 |
1925 | 249 |
1926 | 223 |
1927 | 220 |
1928 | 228 |
1929 | 208 |
1930 | 194 |
1931 | 177 |
1932 | 163 |
1933 | 161 |
1934 | 178 |
1935 | 181 |
1936 | 143 |
1937 | 141 |
1938 | 157 |
1939 | 162 |
1940 | 144 |
1941 | 151 |
1942 | 161 |
1943 | 131 |
1944 | 111 |
1945 | 121 |
1946 | 121 |
1947 | 144 |
1948 | 141 |
1949 | 138 |
1950 | 128 |
1951 | 146 |
1952 | 139 |
1953 | 122 |
1954 | 130 |
1955 | 130 |
1956 | 147 |
1957 | 127 |
1958 | 99 |
1959 | 107 |
1960 | 144 |
1961 | 121 |
1962 | 145 |
1963 | 121 |
1964 | 125 |
1965 | 107 |
1966 | 81 |
1967 | 70 |
1968 | 90 |
1969 | 91 |
1970 | 69 |
1971 | 78 |
1972 | 72 |
1973 | 81 |
1974 | 59 |
1975 | 76 |
1976 | 73 |
1977 | 72 |
1978 | 64 |
1979 | 91 |
1980 | 65 |
1981 | 82 |
1982 | 82 |
1983 | 72 |
1984 | 68 |
1985 | 76 |
1986 | 78 |
1987 | 86 |
1988 | 82 |
1989 | 81 |
1990 | 74 |
1991 | 76 |
1992 | 90 |
1993 | 74 |
1994 | 87 |
1995 | 80 |
1996 | 69 |
1997 | 80 |
1998 | 80 |
1999 | 79 |
2000 | 84 |
2001 | 88 |
2002 | 97 |
2003 | 124 |
2004 | 121 |
2005 | 169 |
2006 | 180 |
2007 | 204 |
2008 | 303 |
2009 | 293 |
2010 | 311 |
2011 | 322 |
2012 | 367 |
2013 | 318 |
2014 | 367 |
2015 | 324 |
2016 | 341 |
2017 | 304 |
2018 | 300 |
2019 | 328 |
2020 | 330 |
2021 | 325 |
2022 | 356 |
2023 | 348 |
2024 | 302 |