Emroy
Of uncertain origin, possibly a variant spelling of the French name Emery meaning "industrious leader".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Emroy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Emroy today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emroy births was 1923 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emroy. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Emroy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1923
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1923 SSA rank
#4,422
Tracked since 1923
Popularity
Emroy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Emroy 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 Emroy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Emroy
The name Emroy has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, tracing back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old Germanic words "emu" meaning "industrious" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "powerful." The name was likely first used by the Frankish tribes that inhabited present-day France and Germany.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emroy can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, an 8th-century Latin manuscript that contains a list of Germanic personal names. This suggests that the name was in use among the Germanic peoples during the early medieval period.
In the 9th century, an Emroy is mentioned in the Annals of Fulda, a historical record documenting the reign of the Carolingian dynasty in the Frankish Empire. This Emroy was a nobleman and advisor to King Louis the Pious, indicating the name's association with nobility and influence during that time.
The name Emroy also appears in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of medieval Icelandic literature dating back to the 13th century. In the Saga of Erik the Red, an Emroy is mentioned as a participant in the exploration and settlement of Greenland, showcasing the name's presence among the Vikings.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Emroy was Emroy de Montfort, a French nobleman born in 1192. He fought alongside King Philip II of France during the Albigensian Crusade and was a prominent military leader in the battle against the Cathars in southern France.
Another significant bearer of the name was Emroy von Leiningen, a German knight and crusader born in 1215. He participated in the Sixth Crusade and was known for his bravery and skill in battle, earning him a reputation as a formidable warrior.
In the 16th century, Emroy Vere was an English courtier and member of the Privy Council under Queen Elizabeth I. He served as Lord Lieutenant of Essex and played a pivotal role in the suppression of the Northern Rebellion in 1569.
Emroy Devereux, born in 1590, was an English soldier and aristocrat who fought in the Thirty Years' War. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant-General and was renowned for his military prowess and leadership on the battlefield.
Lastly, Emroy Schomberg, born in 1615, was a renowned German-born soldier and statesman who served as the Duke of Leinster and Master-General of the Ordnance under King William III of England. He was a skilled military strategist and played a crucial role in the Williamite War in Ireland.
People
Emroy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emroy 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
Emroy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emroy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emroy 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 - US residents.
Is Emroy a common name?
We classify Emroy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emroy most popular?
The single biggest year for Emroy was 1923, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emroy is about 0 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 Emroy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emroy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emroy 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 Emroy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emroy 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 Emroy 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 are named Emroy?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.