Emory

Emory: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex nameGermanic origin#883 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Emory

  • A male given name from the Germanic languages, in modern use transferred back from the surname.

How popular is Emory?

#339girls, 2025
#883boys, 2025
1,168U.S. babies in 2025
#240peak rank (1881)
29,762babies since 1880

Since 1880, 10,792 girls and 18,970 boys in the U.S. have been named Emory (36% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #333 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #240 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #883 for boys, with 1,168 babies given the name.

188019201960200020251,212 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Emory FAQ

What does the name Emory mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages, in modern use transferred back from the surname.

What is the origin of the name Emory?

Emory is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Emory?

Since 1880, 10,792 girls and 18,970 boys in the U.S. have been named Emory (36% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #333 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #240 in 1881. In 2025 it ranked #883 for boys, with 1,168 babies given the name.

Is Emory a boy or girl name?

Emory is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (10,792 girls and 18,970 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.