Emerick
A masculine form of the Germanic name meaning "powerful ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 594 living Americans carry the first name Emerick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Emerick today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emerick births was 2018 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emerick. 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
594
~ 1 in 577,028 Americans
Peak year
2018
47 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,464
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Emerick: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emerick from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 311 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Emerick remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emerick 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 Emerick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emericks live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Illinois, Indiana recorded the most babies named Emerick, while Texas, Pennsylvania, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emerick
The name Emerick has its origins in the Germanic language family, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "amal," meaning "work" or "labor," combined with the suffix "-ric," which means "ruler" or "leader." This combination suggests that the name was originally associated with a person who ruled or led through their hard work and diligence.
The earliest recorded use of the name Emerick can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts from regions like modern-day Germany, France, and the Low Countries. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Emmerich" or "Emrich," reflecting the language variations and orthographic conventions of the time.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Emerick was Saint Emeric of Hungary, who lived from around 1007 to 1031. He was the son of King Stephen I of Hungary and was venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church for his pious life and commitment to charity.
Another significant figure was Emeric Crucé, a French writer and philosopher who lived from 1590 to 1648. He is best known for his work "Le Nouveau Cynée," which proposed the idea of establishing a system of international arbitration and a council of ambassadors to promote peace among nations.
In the realm of literature, Emerick Gedde was a renowned 17th-century English translator and collector of books. He was born in 1588 and is credited with translating several works from Latin and Greek into English, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge during the Renaissance period.
Moving into the 19th century, Emerick Court Shayler was a prominent British artist and engraver born in 1808. He is particularly known for his intricate engravings of architectural subjects, which helped document and preserve the visual heritage of historic buildings.
Finally, Emerick Bronislaw Kolodziej, born in 1923, was a Polish-Canadian artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his abstract and modernist works. His sculptures can be found in public spaces and galleries across Canada, showcasing his unique artistic vision and technical skills.
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals who have borne the name Emerick throughout history, spanning various fields and cultures. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, its roots remain firmly grounded in the Germanic tradition, carrying the connotations of leadership and hard work.
People
Emerick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emerick 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
Emerick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emerick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 594 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emerick 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 577,028 US residents.
Is Emerick a common name?
We classify Emerick as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 707 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emerick most popular?
The single biggest year for Emerick was 2018, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emerick is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emerick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emerick in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.