Emory
How to say it: EM-uh-ree · /ˈɛməri/
Variant of Emery, from Old High German 'Amalric' meaning 'work power' or 'home strength'; also an English surname.
Emory was the 56th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,168 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #43 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #56 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,168 |
| Share of births | 1 in 683 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #43 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily into the present, Emory found its best showing in the 2020s. Remaining at that height, further growth seems ahead.
What goes with it
Gentle and lilting across three syllables, Emory carries a soft murmur. Avery echoes that easy rhythm.
Middle names that flow with Emory →
Nicknames
- Em
- Emmy
Honouring a Emory in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Emory is about 1 in 29.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Emory
- Emory Cohen (born 1990)American actor
- Emory Clark (born 1938)American rower
- Emory Tate (1958–2015)American chess player
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