Embry
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Spark, glowing piece of coal
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #5015 in 2025 with 26 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ember. Shares the meaning 'Spark, glowing piece of coal.'
Similar names: embree, embrey, embrie, ember, embyr, emmry, emree, emrey
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Embry? About 1 in 128,019 babies born in 2025 were named Embry, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Embry
What does the name Embry mean?
Embry means “Spark, glowing piece of coal” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Embry?
Embry has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Spark, glowing piece of coal”.
How popular is Embry?
Embry ranked #4987 in 2025 — given to 26 babies that year.
When was Embry most popular?
Embry peaked in 2018 with 65 babies registered that year.
Is Embry a boy or girl name?
Embry is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 35% of Embrys are boys and 65% are girls.
Is the name Embry rising or falling in popularity?
Embry has fallen 749 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4238 in 2020 to #4987 in 2025.
How long has Embry been recorded?
Embry appears in birth records across 40 years — from 1898 through 2025.