Emery
Germanic name meaning “brave; powerful”
- Gender
- Unisex · 90% girls
- Origin
- Germanic
- Meaning
- brave; powerful
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #750
- Born in 2023
- 3,459
Meaning & origin
Emery comes from the Germanic Emmerich, combining ideas of 'whole/universal' and 'power'. It is used for any gender.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Emery ranked #750 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, Emery was given to 3,111 girls and 348 boys in the US — about 90% girls.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #739 in 2013
“Unranked” means Emery was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
Emery: frequently asked questions
What does the name Emery mean?
Emery is a Germanic name meaning "brave; powerful". Emery comes from the Germanic Emmerich, combining ideas of 'whole/universal' and 'power'. It is used for any gender.
Where does the name Emery come from?
Emery is of Germanic origin. Emery comes from the Germanic Emmerich, combining ideas of 'whole/universal' and 'power'. It is used for any gender.
Is Emery a boy or a girl name?
Emery is a unisex name used for both boys and girls.
How many babies are named Emery?
In 2023, Emery was given to 3,111 girls and 348 boys in the US — about 90% girls.
Is Emery a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Emery ranked #750 for children. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.