Emrys
Every Emrys since 1997 — 1,651 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emrys
Emrys is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,260 in 2025 with 157 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 1,651 American babies have been named Emrys — about 79% boys and 21% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 226 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 Emrys stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emrys 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 | 31 | #4,483 | 157 | #1,260 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3,715 | 185 | #1,141 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,595 | 107 | #1,624 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,145 | 85 | #1,861 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,759 | 123 | #1,463 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,929 | 84 | #1,790 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,807 | 102 | #1,614 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,611 | 79 | #1,890 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,121 | 68 | #2,056 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,247 | 67 | #2,098 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6,100 | 53 | #2,417 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,620 | 58 | #2,281 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,505 | 60 | #2,186 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,547 | 39 | #2,973 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #9,947 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,920 | 9 | #8,335 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,171 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #13,129 |
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| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #12,615 |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #11,978 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emrys in 2025?
Emrys ranked #1,260 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 157 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emrys?
1,651 babies have been named Emrys in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emrys most popular?
Emrys peaked in 2024, when 226 newborns received the name.
Is Emrys a boy or girl name?
Emrys is used for both: about 21% of babies named Emrys have been girls and 79% boys.
Is the name Emrys rising or falling?
Emrys is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.