Emery
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Brave, powerful, ruler of work
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #74 in 2025 with 3,208 babies born.
History: From the Germanic name Emmerich, composed of 'ermen' (whole, universal) and 'ric' (power, ruler). It has been used as both a surname and given name and has become trendy for both genders in recent years.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Emery? About 1 in 947 babies born in 2025 were named Emery, or roughly 9.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Emery
What does the name Emery mean?
Emery means “Brave, powerful, ruler of work” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Emery?
Emery has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Brave, powerful, ruler of work”.
How popular is Emery?
Emery ranked #74 in 2025 — given to 3,208 babies that year.
When was Emery most popular?
Emery peaked in 2025 with 3,208 babies registered that year.
Is Emery a boy or girl name?
Emery is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 32% of Emerys are boys and 68% are girls.
Is the name Emery rising or falling in popularity?
Emery has risen 15 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #89 in 2020 to #74 in 2025.
How long has Emery been recorded?
Emery appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.