Emery
e-me-ry
US Popularity:187
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Industrious; Powerful; Ruler
Emery is a gender-neutral name of German and British origins, introduced in the UK by the Normans towards the end of the Middle Ages. It can mean "industrious," "powerful," or "ruler," two strong traits any parent would be proud to see baby embody! Initially, it was used as a surname, then a boy’s name, before finally growing in popularity as a girl’s name. Emery also has German roots and stems from the last name Emmerich.
Emery Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Emery is currently #138 on The Bump
Boy:Emery is currently #100 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Emery is currently #81 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Emery is currently #187 in U.S. births
Boy:Emery is currently #1535 in U.S. births
Girl:Emery is currently #207 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#207
in 2022
+ 9
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Emery Family History
Emmerich History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms](https://www.houseofnames.com/emmerich-family-crest)
SurnameDB, Last name: Emery
SurnameDB, Last name: Imrie
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