Emery Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Emery is a name of Old German origin, meaning 'brave' or 'powerful ruler.' It evolved from 'Emmerich' through historical forms like 'Emeryck' to its current form. The name is associated with traits of strength and leadership, and it does not have biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and continues to be well-regarded today.

The name Emery is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Emery has been too falling for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Emery' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 352nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 463rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 657th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 915th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1174th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 972nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 753rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5044th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6192nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8163rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8706th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3455th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 610th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 105th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Emery' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Emery"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɛməri/

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Origin

Old German

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Etymology

The name Emery is derived from the Old German name 'Emmerich,' which means 'brave' or 'powerful ruler.' It combines the elements 'ermen,' meaning 'whole' or 'universal,' and 'ric,' meaning 'ruler' or 'power.'

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Meaning

brave, powerful ruler

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Language Evolution

Emmerich, Emeryck, Emery

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Historical Usage

The name Emery gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly in the United States and has remained in use into the modern era.

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Variants & Derivatives

Emmerich, Emeryck, Em, Mery

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Emery is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with strength and creativity. It is increasingly popular as both a given name and a surname.

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Famous People

Emery Cohen - American actor, Emery Smith - American former military officer and researcher

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Emery"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Emery"

"Emery" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 352nd of 7545 4,462
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 463rd of 6773 2,912
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 657th of 7552 2,475
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 915th of 10718 1,239
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1174th of 16616 1,257
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 972nd of 24088 2,902
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 753rd of 23106 3,943
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 5044th of 9107 51
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 6192nd of 9204 28
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 8163rd of 12526 31
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 8706th of 19264 63
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 3455th of 27321 464
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 610th of 35406 7,502
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 105th of 30306 32,470

Regional Popularity of "Emery" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
18.43%
261st/1416
25.16%
347th/1379
17.41%
412th/2366
40.02%
457th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
24.39%
377th/1546
25.06%
390th/1556
23.08%
543rd/2353
42.99%
665th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
25.91%
577th/2227
27.16%
660th/2430
26.88%
767th/2853
25.48%
707th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
29.04%
853rd/2937
32.64%
1137th/3483
35.33%
1243rd/3518
26.51%
1072nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
29.66%
1093rd/3685
38.66%
1730th/4475
31.75%
1649th/5194
20.79%
1313th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
17.42%
798th/4582
23.37%
1207th/5164
14.48%
1059th/7313
13.28%
991st/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
15.36%
612th/3984
16.31%
732nd/4487
12.80%
873rd/6822
12.03%
755th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Emery" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 59.99%
3116th/5194
57.84%
3654th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
12.81%
587th/4582
23.47%
1212th/5164
7.40%
541st/7313
7.56%
564th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
2.31%
92nd/3984
4.79%
215th/4487
1.39%
95th/6822
1.61%
101st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Emery"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Emery" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.