Emery Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛməri/
Origin
Old German
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.'
Meaning
brave, powerful ruler
Language Evolution
Emmerich, Emeryck, Emery
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.
Variants & Derivatives
Emmerich, Emeryck, Em, Mery
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.
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.