Find out how popular the first name Emerie has been for the last 30 years (from 1994 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Emerie by gender

Based on the last 30 years of data, Emerie is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Emerie being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 541 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Emerie.

The history of the first name Emerie

The name Emerie is a variant of the name Emery, which is derived from the Old French word "aimerie," meaning "industrious leader." The name can be traced back to the 12th century in France, where it was initially used as a surname before becoming a given name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emerie can be found in the writings of the French chronicler Robert de Clari, who documented the Fourth Crusade in the early 13th century. In his account, he mentions an individual named Emerie de Valenciennes, a knight who participated in the crusade.

During the Middle Ages, the name Emerie was particularly popular among the nobility and upper classes in France. Several prominent figures bore this name, including Emerie de Rochechouart (1285-1349), a French nobleman and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, the name gained popularity in England, where it was often spelled as "Emery." One notable bearer of this name was Sir Emery Molyneux (1522-1598), an English politician and landowner who served as the Sheriff of Lancashire.

Another historical figure with the name Emerie was Emerie Bigot (1626-1689), a French Jesuit missionary who worked among the Indigenous populations of North America. He is known for his efforts in establishing missions and promoting education in the New World.

In the 18th century, the French philosopher and writer Emerie-David Toussaint Chrétien (1741-1810) was a prominent figure. He was known for his works on philosophy, history, and literature, and was a member of the prestigious Académie Française.

Moving into the 19th century, Emerie Rousseaux (1828-1898) was a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais de la Porte Dorée and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

Throughout history, the name Emerie has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including noblemen, religious figures, scholars, and artists. While it has undergone minor spelling variations over time, the name has maintained its connection to its Old French roots and connotations of leadership and industriousness.

Data source

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