Emory
A male given name from the Germanic languages, in modern use transferred back from the surname.
Every Emory since 1880 — 29,762 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emory
Emory is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #883 in 2025 with 269 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 29,762 American babies have been named Emory — about 64% boys and 36% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 1,212 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Emory stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emory year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 899 | #339 | 269 | #883 |
| 2024 | 940 | #333 | 272 | #883 |
| 2023 | 841 | #366 | 295 | #831 |
| 2022 | 679 | #468 | 287 | #849 |
| 2021 | 654 | #479 | 293 | #819 |
| 2020 | 693 | #446 | 281 | #820 |
| 2019 | 653 | #481 | 286 | #803 |
| 2018 | 657 | #476 | 288 | #789 |
| 2017 | 466 | #633 | 282 | #807 |
| 2016 | 449 | #655 | 271 | #835 |
| 2015 | 456 | #626 | 271 | #830 |
| 2014 | 377 | #742 | 255 | #865 |
| 2013 | 339 | #798 | 232 | #899 |
| 2012 | 302 | #881 | 207 | #972 |
| 2011 | 252 | #1,000 | 174 | #1,073 |
| 2010 | 231 | #1,079 | 184 | #1,049 |
| 2009 | 253 | #1,027 | 165 | #1,122 |
| 2008 | 215 | #1,184 | 133 | #1,307 |
| 2007 | 178 | #1,359 | 152 | #1,162 |
| 2006 | 136 | #1,582 | 139 | #1,206 |
| 2005 | 99 | #1,935 | 114 | #1,326 |
| 2004 | 119 | #1,632 | 120 | #1,257 |
| 2003 | 99 | #1,864 | 92 | #1,432 |
| 2002 | 83 | #2,067 | 86 | #1,475 |
| 2001 | 75 | #2,178 | 78 | #1,550 |
| 2000 | 52 | #2,789 | 97 | #1,324 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,890 | 71 | #1,407 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,231 | 61 | #1,439 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,129 | 50 | #1,377 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,402 | 78 | #1,027 |
| 1975 | — | — | 58 | #1,104 |
| 1970 | — | — | 83 | #888 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,815 | 89 | #787 |
| 1960 | — | — | 130 | #689 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,386 | 141 | #625 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,537 | 163 | #530 |
| 1945 | — | — | 158 | #475 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,544 | 186 | #429 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,900 | 174 | #425 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,775 | 202 | #412 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,788 | 262 | #366 |
| 1920 | — | — | 308 | #335 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,925 | 225 | #358 |
| 1910 | — | — | 55 | #334 |
| 1905 | — | — | 43 | #309 |
| 1900 | — | — | 52 | #287 |
| 1895 | — | — | 42 | #275 |
| 1890 | — | — | 29 | #323 |
| 1885 | — | — | 34 | #285 |
| 1880 | — | — | 40 | #267 |
Famous people named Emory
- Emory Cohen Actor · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emory mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages, in modern use transferred back from the surname.
How popular is the name Emory in 2025?
Emory ranked #883 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 269 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emory?
29,762 babies have been named Emory in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emory most popular?
Emory peaked in 2024, when 1,212 newborns received the name.
Is Emory a boy or girl name?
Emory is used for both: about 36% of babies named Emory have been girls and 64% boys.
Is the name Emory rising or falling?
Emory is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Emory?
Well-known people named Emory include Emory Cohen (actor).