Emery Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Emery Roth (1871-1948): A renowned American architect known for designing iconic buildings in New York City, including the San Remo and the Beresford.

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A Deep Dive

Emery Overview

Meaning

Brave, powerful, ruler

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

German, British

Etymology

Derived from the Germanic name “Emmerich,”

Pronunciation

/ˈɛməri/

Popularity

Emery is a name that has garnered significant attention in English-speaking countries, used for both boys and girls. In 2023, Emery has ranked within the top 100 names for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Classic, Unique

Associated Traits

Strong, intelligent, creative, independent

Name Day

January 23rd
A Deep Dive

Emery Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Emory, Emmery, Emerie, Emerick, Emrik

Common Nicknames

Emmy, Eri, Remi, Mery

Diminutives

Em, Meri, Emo, Rie

Famous People

  • Emery Whitehill
    ("Star-Crossed," TV Series)
  • "Emery"
    (Band)
  • Emery
    ("Emery's Adventure," Children's Book)
  • Emery Waterman
    ("Heartland," TV Series)
  • Emery Elizabeth Bishop
    ("Emery and the Ice Princess," Novel)
  • TV Series)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Emery Whitehill
    ("Star-Crossed," TV Series)
  • "Emery"
    (Band)
  • Emery
    ("Emery's Adventure," Children's Book)
  • Emery Waterman
    ("Heartland," TV Series)
  • Emery Elizabeth Bishop
    ("Emery and the Ice Princess," Novel)

Places

  • Emery City
    (Utah, USA)
  • Emery Park
    (California, USA)
  • Emery River
    (Tennessee, USA)
  • Emery Lake
    (Ontario, Canada)
  • Emery County
    (Utah, USA)
  • Emery Bay
    (California, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Emery?

Emery means “industrious ruler” or “brave power.” Regularly brings to mind someone who is hardworking and strong, often seen as a natural leader with a determined and resilient spirit.

What Is the Origin of The Name Emery?

Emery has Germanic origins. It is derived from the Old German name Emmerich, which means “industrious ruler.” The name was introduced to England by the Normans and has been used in various forms throughout history, gaining usage in English-speaking countries.

Emery Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Emery in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#902021#822022#702023
Top 3 Rankings#702023#822022#892020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Emery

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202370
(+12 from 2022)
3104
(+134 from 2022)
0.17745
202282
(+8 from 2021)
2970
(+50 from 2021)
0.16564
202190
(-1 from 2020)
2920
(-61 from 2020)
0.16299
202089
(+4 from 2019)
2981
(-34 from 2019)
0.16864
201993
No change from 2018
3015
(+8 from 2018)
0.16432
201893
(+22 from 2017)
3007
(+309 from 2017)
0.16170
2017115
(+15 from 2016)
2698
(+278 from 2016)
0.14281
2016130
(+4 from 2015)
2420
(-4 from 2015)
0.12501
2015134
(+28 from 2014)
2424
(+378 from 2014)
0.12425
2014162
(+33 from 2013)
2046
(+371 from 2013)
0.10458
2013195
(+16 from 2012)
1675
(+190 from 2012)
0.08689
2012211
(+60 from 2011)
1485
(+313 from 2011)
0.07657
2011271
(+42 from 2010)
1172
(+148 from 2010)
0.06048
2010313
(+24 from 2009)
1024
(+48 from 2009)
0.05223
2009337
(+130 from 2008)
976
(+296 from 2008)
0.04820
2008467
(+111 from 2007)
680
(+160 from 2007)
0.03265
2007578
(+203 from 2006)
520
(+168 from 2006)
0.02457
2006781
(+31 from 2005)
352
(+34 from 2005)
0.01684
2005812
(+290 from 2004)
318
(+111 from 2004)
0.01567
20041102
(+222 from 2003)
207
(+52 from 2003)
0.01026
20031324
(+108 from 2002)
155
(+22 from 2002)
0.00773
20021432
(+267 from 2001)
133
(+27 from 2001)
0.00673
20011699
(+6 from 2000)
106
(+3 from 2000)
0.00535
20001705
(-157 from 1999)
103
(-6 from 1999)
0.00516
19991548
(+185 from 1998)
109
(+18 from 1998)
0.00560
19981733
(+269 from 1997)
91
(+20 from 1997)
0.00469
19972002
(-87 from 1996)
71
(-4 from 1996)
0.00372
19961915
(+707 from 1995)
75
(+28 from 1995)
0.00391
19952622
(+366 from 1994)
47
(+8 from 1994)
0.00245
19942988
(+2 from 1993)
39
No change from 1993
0.00200
19932990
(-303 from 1992)
39
(-6 from 1992)
0.00198
19922687
(+1249 from 1991)
45
(+19 from 1991)
0.00224
19913936
(-313 from 1990)
26
(-3 from 1990)
0.00128
19903623
(+49 from 1989)
29
(+2 from 1989)
0.00141
19893672
(+980 from 1988)
27
(+9 from 1988)
0.00136
19884652
(-531 from 1987)
18
(-2 from 1987)
0.00094
19874121
(-231 from 1986)
20
(-1 from 1986)
0.00107
19863890
(+235 from 1985)
21
(+2 from 1985)
0.00114
19854125
(+193 from 1984)
19
(+2 from 1984)
0.00103
19844318
(-371 from 1983)
17
(-2 from 1983)
0.00094
19833947
(+1587 from 1982)
19
(+7 from 1982)
0.00106
19825534
(+351 from 1981)
12
(+1 from 1981)
0.00066
19815885
(+1531 from 1980)
11
(+3 from 1980)
0.00062
19807416
(-1667 from 1979)
8
(-3 from 1979)
0.00045
19795749
(-187 from 1978)
11
No change from 1978
0.00064
19785562
(+778 from 1977)
11
(+2 from 1977)
0.00067
19776340
(+1643 from 1975)
9
(+3 from 1975)
0.00055
19760
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19757983
(-3525 from 1974)
6
(-7 from 1974)
0.00038
19744458
(+3835 from 1972)
13
(+8 from 1972)
0.00083
19730
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19728293
(-1714 from 1962)
5
No change from 1962
0.00031
19710
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19700
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19690
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19670
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19660
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19640
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19626579
(-1410 from 1960)
5
(-2 from 1960)
0.00025
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19605169
(+1074 from 1959)
7
(+2 from 1959)
0.00034
19596243
(-2042 from 1957)
5
(-4 from 1957)
0.00024
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19574201
(+1043 from 1949)
9
(+4 from 1949)
0.00043
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19495244
(-623 from 1942)
5
No change from 1942
0.00028
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19424621
(-839 from 1939)
5
(-1 from 1939)
0.00036
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19393782
(+65 from 1938)
6
No change from 1938
0.00053
19383847
(+206 from 1929)
6
No change from 1929
0.00053
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19294053
(+672 from 1928)
6
(+1 from 1928)
0.00052
19284725
(-439 from 1927)
5
(-1 from 1927)
0.00042
19274286
(+20 from 1926)
6
No change from 1926
0.00049
19264306
(+667 from 1925)
6
(+1 from 1925)
0.00049
19254973
(-1002 from 1923)
5
(-2 from 1923)
0.00040
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19233971
(+473 from 1922)
7
(+1 from 1922)
0.00056
19224444
(+531 from 1920)
6
(+1 from 1920)
0.00048
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19204975
(-684 from 1918)
5
(-1 from 1918)
0.00040
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19184291
(+303 from 1917)
6
(+1 from 1917)
0.00050
19174594
(-2643 from 1906)
5
No change from 1906
0.00044
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19061951
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00160
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Emery

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#682021#752022#502023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#902021#822022#832023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#732021#742022#672023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#752021#792022#572023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1202021#1302022#1182023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#672021#572022#632023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#422021#552022#392023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1262021#1112022#1312023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#952021#862022#812023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1922021#1012022#962023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#632021#502022#592023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#572021#552022#612023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#732021#782022#892023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#802021#632022#572023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2022021#1802022#2002023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#852021#782022#802023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#942021#1272022#1282023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#522021#832022#402023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#572021#442022#272023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1072021#1172022#1582023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#672021#482022#662023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#542021#632022#502023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#612021#582022#452023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1172021#1132022#722023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#842021#512022#562023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#542021#842022#922023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#892021#852022#1002023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#852021#712022#802023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1042021#1032022#882023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#602021#522022#132023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#592021#492022#742023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#862021#892022#372023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1512021#1842022#2042023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1942021#1582022#1532023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2302021#2242022#1532023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#972021#1152022#592023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#332021#452022#252023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1352021#782022#1222023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1502021#1702022#1582023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#422021#352022#262023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#522021#1472022#422023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#662021#812022#792023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#832021#2342022#1142023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#982021#852022#932023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#722019#322020#122021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1772021#1272022#1132023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1292020#682021#682023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1452021#932022#1352023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1822021#1912022#1872023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1732015#1182018

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#482019#762020

Popularity Rankings for Emery in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2212021#1772022#1552023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3502021#3912023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8342020#9052022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8762018#8592020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Emery a Name for Boys or Girls?

Emery is used for both boys and girls. Its strong and adaptable sound makes it suitable for either gender, though it has become increasingly fashionable for girls in recent years due to its modern and elegant tone.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Emery

Emery in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Emery Roth (Architect, 1871–1948): An American architect best known for designing many iconic New York City buildings.
  • Emery Moorehead (Football Player, born 1954): A former American football tight end, notable for his career with the Chicago Bears.
  • Emery Lehman (Speed Skater, born 1996): An American speed skater, competitor in the Winter Olympics.
  • Emery Barnes (Politician, 1929–1998): A Canadian football player and politician, served as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
  • Emery Kelly (Singer, born 1997): An American singer and actor, member of the pop group Forever in Your Mind.
  • Emery N. Brown (Neuroscientist, born 1957): An American neuroscientist and statistician, recognized for contributions to anesthesia and brain dynamics research.
  • Emery Whitehill ("Star-Crossed," 2014 TV Series): A human girl who falls in love with an alien boy in a high school integration program.
  • "Emery" (2002 Band): A post-hardcore band known for their emotive lyrics and dynamic sound.
  • Emery ("Emery's Adventure," 2017 Children's Book): A story about a young girl named Emery who embarks on a magical journey to find a lost treasure.
  • Emery Waterman ("Heartland," 2007 TV Series): A minor character who appears in the family drama series set on a horse ranch.
  • Emery Elizabeth Bishop ("Emery and the Ice Princess," 2015 Novel): A young girl who discovers she has magical powers in a fantasy world.
  • Emery ("Emery in Wonderland," 2018 Animated Film): An animated film where a girl named Emery finds herself in a whimsical and enchanting world.
  • Emery Parker ("The Parker Inheritance," 2018 Novel): A character involved in uncovering family secrets and solving a historical mystery.
  • Emery Scott ("The Haunting of Emery House," 2020 Horror Film): A horror film about a family that moves into a haunted house.
  • Emery Jane ("Emery Jane's Summer," 2016 Album): An indie folk album by singer-songwriter Emery Jane.
  • Emery ("The Adventures of Emery and Friends," 2019 TV Series): A children's animated series following Emery and her friends on various adventures.
  • Emery City (Utah, USA): A small city in Emery County known for its rich mining history and scenic desert landscapes.
  • Emery Park (California, USA): A public park in Los Angeles known for its recreational facilities and community events.
  • Emery River (Tennessee, USA): A river in Tennessee known for its beautiful scenery and opportunities for fishing and kayaking.
  • Emery Lake (Ontario, Canada): A serene lake in Ontario, popular for fishing, boating, and its natural beauty.
  • Emery County (Utah, USA): A county in central Utah known for its rugged terrain, including parts of the San Rafael Swell.
  • Emery Bay (California, USA): A bay in the San Francisco Bay Area known for its waterfront views and recreational activities.
  • Emery Hill (Kentucky, USA): A hill in Kentucky known for its hiking trails and panoramic vistas.
  • Emery Street (Boston, USA): A historic street in Boston known for its charming architecture and cultural significance.
  • Emery Island (British Columbia, Canada): An island in British Columbia known for its wildlife and scenic landscapes.
  • Emery Gardens (New York, USA): A public garden in New York City known for its diverse plant collections and tranquil setting.

Similar Names to Emery

  • Audra
  • Millicent
  • Bernadette
  • Alberta
  • Matilda
  • Valerie
  • Andrea
  • Brigitte
  • Edith
  • Gertrude

Sibling Names for Emery

  • Alistair
  • Bram
  • Caspian
  • Evander
  • Gareth
  • Inigo
  • Lyle
  • Magnus
  • Peregrine
  • Thane
  • Anwen
  • Beatrix
  • Cressida
  • Elara
  • Ginevra
  • Isolde
  • Liora
  • Maris
  • Seren
  • Thalia

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With its historical roots and modern sound, Emery is truly special. Share your thoughts and explore more names with me. Thanks for reading!
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