Emory Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Emory University, a prestigious private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, is named after Methodist bishop John Emory.

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A Deep Dive

Emory Overview

Meaning

Home strength, industrious leader

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

German

Etymology

Derived from the Old German name “Emmerich.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈɛməri/

Popularity

Emory has a growing appeal in the United States and England. In the USA, it ranked 336th for girls in 2023

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

4 (Orderly, Steady, Service-oriented)

Name Styles

Unique, Cool, Edgy, Vintage

Associated Traits

Intelligent, creative, kind, determined

Name Day

January 24th (France)
A Deep Dive

Emory Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Emery, Emerson, Amory, Emmeline

Common Nicknames

Em, Emmie, Rie, Ems, Rory

Diminutives

Mo, Emmo, Ree

Famous People

  • Emory Cohen
    (American Actor)
  • Emory Douglas
    (American Artist)
  • Emory Upton
    (American Military Officer)
  • Emory Parnell
    (American Actor)
  • Emory S. Land
    (American Admiral)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Emory's Gift"
    (Novel)
  • "Emory's World"
    (Children's Book)
  • Emory Cohen
    ("Brooklyn," Film)
  • "Emory's Song"
    (Song)
  • Emory Erickson
    ("Star Trek: Enterprise," TV Series)

Places

  • Emory University
    (Georgia, USA)
  • Emory Peak
    (Texas, USA)
  • Emory River
    (Tennessee, USA)
  • Emory & Henry College
    (Virginia, USA)
  • Emory Grove
    (Maryland, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Emory?

Emory means “brave” and “powerful,” highlighting a strong and confident character. People who go by this name often display courage and resilience in their actions and decisions.

What Is the Origin of The Name Emory?

Emory originates from the Old German name Emmerich, which is composed of the elements “ermen,” meaning “whole” or “universal,” and “ric,” meaning “power” or “ruler.” The name evolved through different languages and cultures, maintaining its noble connotations throughout history.

Emory Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#4792021#4672022#3662023
Top 3 Rankings#3662023#4452020#4672022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Emory

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023366
(+101 from 2022)
834
(+155 from 2022)
0.04768
2022467
(+12 from 2021)
679
(+25 from 2021)
0.03787
2021479
(-34 from 2020)
654
(-39 from 2020)
0.03650
2020445
(+35 from 2019)
693
(+40 from 2019)
0.03920
2019480
(-6 from 2018)
653
(-4 from 2018)
0.03559
2018474
(+158 from 2017)
657
(+191 from 2017)
0.03533
2017632
(+23 from 2016)
466
(+18 from 2016)
0.02467
2016655
(-29 from 2015)
448
(-8 from 2015)
0.02314
2015626
(+115 from 2014)
456
(+79 from 2014)
0.02337
2014741
(+57 from 2013)
377
(+38 from 2013)
0.01927
2013798
(+83 from 2012)
339
(+37 from 2012)
0.01759
2012881
(+117 from 2011)
302
(+50 from 2011)
0.01557
2011998
(+77 from 2010)
252
(+21 from 2010)
0.01301
20101075
(-45 from 2009)
231
(-21 from 2009)
0.01178
20091030
(+154 from 2008)
252
(+37 from 2008)
0.01244
20081184
(+173 from 2007)
215
(+37 from 2007)
0.01032
20071357
(+224 from 2006)
178
(+42 from 2006)
0.00841
20061581
(+352 from 2005)
136
(+37 from 2005)
0.00651
20051933
(-304 from 2004)
99
(-20 from 2004)
0.00488
20041629
(+229 from 2003)
119
(+20 from 2003)
0.00590
20031858
(+206 from 2002)
99
(+16 from 2002)
0.00493
20022064
(+107 from 2001)
83
(+8 from 2001)
0.00420
20012171
(+606 from 2000)
75
(+23 from 2000)
0.00379
20002777
(-572 from 1999)
52
(-16 from 1999)
0.00261
19992205
(+73 from 1998)
68
(+6 from 1998)
0.00349
19982278
(+381 from 1997)
62
(+15 from 1997)
0.00320
19972659
(+643 from 1996)
47
(+12 from 1996)
0.00246
19963302
(-422 from 1995)
35
(-6 from 1995)
0.00183
19952880
(+568 from 1994)
41
(+9 from 1994)
0.00213
19943448
(+233 from 1993)
32
(+3 from 1993)
0.00164
19933681
(+1005 from 1992)
29
(+8 from 1992)
0.00147
19924686
(-750 from 1991)
21
(-5 from 1991)
0.00105
19913936
(+2196 from 1990)
26
(+12 from 1990)
0.00128
19906132
(+3549 from 1989)
14
(+7 from 1989)
0.00068
19899681
(-3405 from 1988)
7
(-5 from 1988)
0.00035
19886276
(+2247 from 1986)
12
(+5 from 1986)
0.00062
19870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19868523
(-1568 from 1985)
7
(-2 from 1985)
0.00038
19856955
(-1058 from 1984)
9
(-2 from 1984)
0.00049
19845897
(+3118 from 1983)
11
(+5 from 1983)
0.00061
19839015
(-793 from 1982)
6
(-1 from 1982)
0.00034
19828222
(-94 from 1981)
7
No change from 1981
0.00039
19818128
(+49 from 1980)
7
No change from 1980
0.00039
19808177
(+2029 from 1979)
7
(+2 from 1979)
0.00039
197910206
(-1763 from 1977)
5
(-1 from 1977)
0.00029
19780
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19778443
(-1904 from 1965)
6
(+1 from 1965)
0.00036
19760
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19750
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19740
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19730
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19720
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
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
19656539
(-453 from 1957)
5
No change from 1957
0.00027
19640
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19620
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19576086
(-878 from 1955)
5
(-1 from 1955)
0.00024
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19555208
(+92 from 1950)
6
(+1 from 1950)
0.00030
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
19505300
(-1807 from 1943)
5
(-3 from 1943)
0.00028
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
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
19433493
(+632 from 1942)
8
(+2 from 1942)
0.00056
19424125
(+296 from 1941)
6
(+1 from 1941)
0.00043
19414421
(-72 from 1940)
5
No change from 1940
0.00040
19404349
(-99 from 1939)
5
No change from 1939
0.00042
19394250
(-509 from 1935)
5
(-1 from 1935)
0.00044
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19353741
(+12 from 1933)
6
No change from 1933
0.00055
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19333753
(+578 from 1931)
6
(+1 from 1931)
0.00057
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19314331
(-673 from 1930)
5
(-2 from 1930)
0.00045
19303658
(+395 from 1929)
7
(+1 from 1929)
0.00060
19294053
(-889 from 1928)
6
(-3 from 1928)
0.00052
19283164
(+709 from 1926)
9
(+2 from 1926)
0.00075
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19263873
(-209 from 1925)
7
(-1 from 1925)
0.00057
19253664
(+780 from 1922)
8
(+2 from 1922)
0.00063
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19224444
(+655 from 1921)
6
(+1 from 1921)
0.00048
19215099
(-2094 from 1919)
5
(-5 from 1919)
0.00039
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19193005
(+1589 from 1917)
10
(+5 from 1917)
0.00085
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19174594
(-799 from 1915)
5
(-1 from 1915)
0.00044
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19153795
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00059
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
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
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 Emory

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

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2902021#3632022#2332023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2112021#2732022#1332023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1612021#1972022#1492023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3352021#3292022#2062023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2792021#1392022#1322023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5322021#4822022#4892023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#11382021#9752022#7112023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2042021#1702022#1312023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5392021#2702022#2572023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2172021#3592022#4412023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2762021#2382022#3362023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4782021#4912022#3712023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1862021#2502022#1132023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3412021#3382022#3032023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4022021#4512022#5712023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6662021#6122022#4622023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4942021#3442022#4882023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#11602021#7062022#4812023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2942021#4432022#2752023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#7592021#7572022#8452023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#9832021#9512022#13262023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#6732021#6062022#5142023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5222021#5882022#4332023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3892021#4852022#4822023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#8592021#4932022#5202023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5122021#11052022#8972023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#8602020#6842021#6092023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2842021#1362022#2352023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5352018#6282019#5412022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#8962020#4252022#6802023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4802020#5662022#5672023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5272019#6122022#6042023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6672019#6442020#6592022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2712020#3052023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3902015#2882022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6952020#6122023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4422018#4332023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3422020#3482022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1752023

Popularity Rankings for Emory in other Countries and American Territories

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

No popularity data available for the name Emory in other countries and American territories.

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

Is Emory a Name for Boys or Girls?

Emory works well for both boys and girls. Its unique charm and strong roots give it a universal appeal that transcends traditional gender boundaries.

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

Emory in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Emory Cohen (Actor, born 1990): An American actor recognized for his roles in "Brooklyn" and "The Place Beyond the Pines."
  • Emory Douglas (Artist, born 1943): An American artist and former Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party.
  • Emory Upton (Military Officer, 1839–1881): An American Civil War general and military strategist whose writings influenced U.S. Army tactics.
  • Emory Parnell (Actor, 1892–1979): An American film actor who appeared in over 250 movies between the 1930s and 1960s.
  • Emory S. Land (Admiral, 1879–1971): An American naval officer and head of the U.S. Maritime Commission during World War II.
  • Emory Andrew Tate Jr. (Chess International Master, 1958–2015): An American chess player celebrated for his brilliant and creative play.
  • Emory Kristof (Photographer, born 1942): An American photographer known for his work with National Geographic, especially in underwater and deep-sea exploration.
  • Emory Cook (Sound Engineer, 1913–2002): An American sound engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the recording industry.
  • "Emory's Gift" (2011 Novel): A heartwarming story about a boy and his extraordinary friendship with a bear.
  • "Emory's World" (2018 Children's Book): Chronicles the adventures of a young girl named Emory as she explores her vibrant imagination.
  • Emory Cohen ("Brooklyn," 2015 Film): Plays the character Tony, a charming and kind young man who falls in love with the protagonist.
  • "Emory's Song" (2017 Song): A beautiful ballad that tells the story of love and loss through the eyes of a character named Emory.
  • Emory Erickson ("Star Trek: Enterprise," 2001 TV Series): An inventor of the transporter who plays a crucial role in the series.
  • "Finding Emory" (2020 Film): A drama about a young woman's journey to uncover her family's hidden past.
  • Emory University (Georgia, USA): A prestigious private research university located in the Druid Hills neighborhood.
  • Emory Peak (Texas, USA): The highest peak in the Chisos Mountains and Big Bend National Park.
  • Emory River (Tennessee, USA): A river that flows through East Tennessee and joins the Clinch River.
  • Emory Village (Georgia, USA): A historic district near Emory University featuring shops, restaurants, and businesses.
  • Emory & Henry College (Virginia, USA): A private liberal arts college in Emory, Virginia.
  • Emory Pass (New Mexico, USA): A mountain pass in the Black Range of southwestern New Mexico.
  • Emory Grove (Maryland, USA): A small residential community in Montgomery County.

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