Emary
Of uncertain origin, potentially derived from the name Emily combined with Mary.
Name Census estimates that about 184 living Americans carry the first name Emary. It is a predominantly female name (93.4% of registrations). The average person named Emary today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emary births was 2023 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emary. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
184
~ 1 in 1,862,795 Americans
Peak year
2023
16 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
1925 SSA rank
#3,507
Tracked since 1916
Census
Emary in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 196 people with the first name Emary, which placed it at #38,869 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#38,869
National first-name rank
People counted
196
196 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
53.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Emary
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Emary is White at 53.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.9%) and Black (18.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Emary described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Emary at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White53.1% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino18.9% · 37
- Black or African American18.4% · 36
- Two or more races6.6% · 13
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 2
Gender
Gender distribution for Emary
Emary leans heavily female at 93.4% of total registrations, but 13 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Emary as a male name
- Ranked #3,507 in 1925
- 7 male births in 1925
- Peak: 1925 (7 births)
Emary as a female name
- Ranked #7,323 in 2024
- 15 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (16 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Emary leans strongly female. 177 people counted with this name were female (91.7%), compared with 16 male bearers (8.3%).
Popularity
Emary: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emary from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 93 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Emary remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emary by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Emary during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emary
The name Emary is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across different cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where it is believed to have derived from the word "amaros," which means "unfading" or "everlasting."
In ancient Greek mythology, there are references to a minor goddess named Emaria, who was associated with endurance and perseverance. This goddess was often depicted with a laurel wreath on her head, symbolizing victory and eternal life. The name Emary may have been inspired by this mythological figure, representing the qualities of strength and resilience.
During the Roman era, the name Emary gained popularity among the upper classes of society. It was seen as a symbol of elegance and refinement, and many noble families chose to bestow this name upon their daughters. One notable example is Emaria Claudia, a Roman noblewoman from the 1st century AD, who was known for her philanthropic efforts and dedication to the arts.
As Christianity spread throughout the ancient world, the name Emary took on a new meaning. Some biblical scholars believe that it may have been derived from the Hebrew name "Amirah," which means "princess" or "ruler." This connection could have been made to honor the Virgin Mary, who was revered as the Queen of Heaven in many Christian traditions.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Emary was particularly popular in regions with strong Celtic influences, such as Ireland and Scotland. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name is Emary of Leinster, an Irish princess who lived in the 12th century and was renowned for her beauty and grace.
During the Renaissance period, the name Emary gained a new level of prominence, especially among the artistic and literary circles of Europe. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Emary de Vere, an English poet and courtier who lived in the 16th century and was known for her skillful sonnets and elegant verse.
In more recent history, the name Emary has been associated with several notable figures, such as Emary Tuck, an American writer and journalist from the 19th century, and Emary Clapp, a pioneering American educator and activist who fought for women's rights in the early 20th century.
Overall, the name Emary has a rich and diverse history, spanning across different cultures, eras, and regions. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, and it has been associated with various mythological, religious, and historical figures throughout the ages.
People
Emary + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emary as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emary: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emary?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 184 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emary going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,862,795 US residents.
Is Emary a common name?
We classify Emary as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emary most popular?
The single biggest year for Emary was 2023, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emary is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Emary in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 196 people with the name Emary, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #38,869 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Emary in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Emary?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Emary leans strongly female. 177 people counted with this name were female (91.7%), compared with 16 male bearers (8.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Emary?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Emary is White at 53.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.9%) and Black (18.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Emary most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Emary in the 2020 Census, accounting for 53.1% (104 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Emary in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emary a female name?
Yes, 93.4% of people registered as Emary in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Emary still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emary in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Emary can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Emary?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.