Emori
A Japanese feminine name meaning "blessed smile".
Name Census estimates that about 1,384 living Americans carry the first name Emori. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 89.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Emori today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emori births was 2024 (156 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emori. 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.
Key insights
- • Emori is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 8 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 247,655 Americans
Peak year
2024
156 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,523
Tracked since 1997
Gender
Gender distribution for Emori
Emori leans heavily female at 89.7% of total registrations, but 143 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Emori as a male name
- Ranked #5,969 in 2024
- 15 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (15 births)
Emori as a female name
- Ranked #1,523 in 2024
- 141 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (141 births)
Popularity
Emori: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emori from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 692 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emori 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 Emori during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emoris live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Alabama recorded the most babies named Emori, while New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 44 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emori
The name Emori is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages in the world, dating back to around 3500 BCE. The Sumerians were a civilization that flourished in the region of Mesopotamia, which is now modern-day Iraq.
The name Emori may be derived from the Sumerian word "emer," which means "leader" or "ruler." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were seen as leaders or held positions of authority within their communities.
One of the earliest known references to the name Emori can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Sumerian epic poem that dates back to around 2100 BCE. Although the specific context in which the name appears is unclear, its presence in this iconic literary work underscores its ancient roots.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Emori. One of the earliest recorded figures was Emori of Uruk, a Sumerian king who ruled the city-state of Uruk in Mesopotamia around 2600 BCE. His reign is documented in various cuneiform inscriptions and historical records.
Another influential figure with the name Emori was Emori the Scribe, a renowned Sumerian scholar and writer who lived around 2300 BCE. He is credited with authoring several important literary works that have provided valuable insights into the culture and traditions of ancient Mesopotamia.
In more recent times, Emori Sekichi (1836-1898) was a Japanese politician and diplomat who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji era. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and was instrumental in negotiating treaties with Western nations.
Emori Matsushita (1901-1986) was a Japanese artist and calligrapher who was renowned for his innovative techniques and contributions to the art of shodo, or Japanese calligraphy. His works are celebrated for their vibrant energy and dynamic brush strokes.
Emori Tokugawa (1934-2012) was a member of the prestigious Tokugawa clan, a powerful family that ruled Japan during the Edo period. He was a prominent businessman and philanthropist, known for his support of various cultural and educational initiatives.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Emori, showcasing its enduring presence across different cultures and time periods.
People
Emori + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emori: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emori?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,384 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emori 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 247,655 US residents.
Is Emori a common name?
We classify Emori as "Rare". It ranks above 92% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,394 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emori most popular?
The single biggest year for Emori was 2024, when 156 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emori is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emori a female name?
Yes, 89.7% of people registered as Emori 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.
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.