Emory
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Home strength, brave and powerful
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #339 in 2025 with 899 babies born.
History: Emory is a variant of Emery, from the Old High German 'Amalric,' combining 'amal' (labor, vigor) and 'ric' (power). It is associated with Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. As a given name it is growing in popularity in the United States for both boys and girls.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Emory? About 1 in 2,850 babies born in 2025 were named Emory, or roughly 3.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Emory
What does the name Emory mean?
Emory means “Home strength, brave and powerful” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Emory?
Emory has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Home strength, brave and powerful”.
How popular is Emory?
Emory ranked #339 in 2025 — given to 899 babies that year.
When was Emory most popular?
Emory peaked in 2024 with 940 babies registered that year.
Is Emory a boy or girl name?
Emory is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 64% of Emorys are boys and 36% are girls.
Is the name Emory rising or falling in popularity?
Emory has risen 106 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #445 in 2020 to #339 in 2025.
How long has Emory been recorded?
Emory appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.