Emris
A feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Hebrew or French.
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Emris. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 65.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Emris today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emris births was 2022 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emris. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Emris with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Emris. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
2022
22 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,520
Tracked since 2018
Gender
Gender distribution for Emris
Emris is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 55 total registrations, 36 (65.5%) were male and 19 (34.5%) were female.
Emris as a male name
- Ranked #12,813 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (14 births)
Emris as a female name
- Ranked #11,520 in 2022
- 8 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2021 (11 births)
Popularity
Emris: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emris from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 44 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
Emris 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 Emris 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 Emris
The name Emris is an ancient one with its origins tracing back to the Indo-European language group. It is believed to have emerged around the 3rd century BCE from the Proto-Indo-European root *mer, which means "to gleam" or "to shine." The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to an inscription found in the ruins of the ancient city of Mohenjo-daro in present-day Pakistan.
In the ancient Sanskrit texts, the name Emris appears as a minor deity associated with the sun and its radiant energy. The name is also mentioned in the Vedic literature, where it is associated with the concept of enlightenment and spiritual illumination.
During the medieval period, the name gained popularity in various regions of Europe, particularly in the areas that were influenced by the Roman Empire. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Emris of Gaul, a Roman scholar who lived in the 5th century CE and authored several works on philosophy and astronomy.
In the 9th century, Emris the Wise was a renowned scholar and monk who resided in the monastery of St. Gallen in present-day Switzerland. He was known for his extensive knowledge of the ancient texts and his contributions to the preservation of the classical literature.
Another notable figure was Emris of Cordoba, a Muslim scholar and mathematician who lived in the 10th century in the city of Cordoba, which was a center of learning and culture during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
In the 12th century, Emris de Troyes was a French poet and trouvère who composed various works of courtly love poetry and is considered one of the pioneers of the literary tradition in medieval France.
During the Renaissance period, the name Emris gained popularity among the intellectual circles of Europe. Emris Galilei, an Italian philosopher and scientist, was a contemporary of the famous astronomer Galileo Galilei and made significant contributions to the field of natural philosophy.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have borne the name Emris throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Emris + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emris 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
Emris: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emris?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emris 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 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Emris a common name?
We classify Emris as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 55 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emris most popular?
The single biggest year for Emris was 2022, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emris is about 5 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 Emris in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emris a male name?
Yes, 65.5% of people registered as Emris 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.
Is Emris still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emris 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 Emris 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 many people have the name Emris?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.