Emmry
A feminine variant of emery, derived from the Old French word for industrious.
Name Census estimates that about 170 living Americans carry the first name Emmry. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emmry today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emmry births was 2012 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emmry. 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
170
~ 1 in 2,016,202 Americans
Peak year
2012
18 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,492
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Emmry: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emmry from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 119 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emmry 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 Emmry 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 Emmry
The name Emmry is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It is believed to be a variation or combination of the names Emma and Mary, both of which have rich historical roots.
Emma is a Germanic name that can be traced back to the Old German word "ermen," meaning "whole" or "universal." It was a popular name during the Middle Ages and was borne by several notable figures, including Emma of Normandy, who was Queen of England from 1002 to 1016.
Mary, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name derived from the ancient Hebrew name "Miryam." It is a biblical name, associated with the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ in the Christian tradition. The name has been widely used across various cultures and religions for centuries.
The earliest recorded use of the name Emmry is difficult to pinpoint, as it is a relatively modern combination. However, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Emmry was Emmry Watkins, an American politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in the late 18th century.
Another notable figure was Emmry Smith, an American author and poet who lived in the early 20th century. She published several works, including a collection of poetry titled "Echoes from the Hills."
In the realm of sports, Emmry Jacobson was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s and 1940s. She won several national championships and represented Norway in international competitions.
Emmry Cullen was an Irish artist and sculptor who was active in the mid-20th century. Her works were exhibited in various galleries across Ireland and Europe, and she is known for her unique sculptures inspired by Irish folklore and mythology.
More recently, Emmry Bancroft was a Canadian environmental activist and conservationist who played a significant role in protecting natural habitats and raising awareness about environmental issues in the late 20th century.
While the name Emmry may not have a long and storied history like some other names, it carries a unique blend of cultural influences and has been borne by individuals who have left their mark in various fields throughout the centuries.
People
Emmry + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emmry 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
Emmry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emmry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 170 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emmry 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 2,016,202 US residents.
Is Emmry a common name?
We classify Emmry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 171 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emmry most popular?
The single biggest year for Emmry was 2012, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emmry is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Emmry in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emmry a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emmry 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 Emmry still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emmry 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 Emmry 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Emmry?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.