Emery
Boy name · #814 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Emery? In official American birth records, Emery has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 305 baby boys were named Emery, placing it at #814 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #745, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,902 boys born in 2025 was named Emery.
Babies named Emery per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Emery first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 52 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 367 boys were named Emery — good for #649 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Emery against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Emery in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Emery is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Emery will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Emery is most common
Geography matters for names, and Emery is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Emery is most common in OH (0.4 per 1,000), VA (0.3 per 1,000), NY (0.3 per 1,000), PA (0.2 per 1,000), CA (0.2 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Emery is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Emery
Statistically, parents drawn to Emery tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Avery, Landry, Montgomery, Enoch, and Eliot.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Emery | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 305 | #814 |
| 2024 | 305 | #819 |
| 2023 | 349 | #747 |
| 2022 | 357 | #727 |
| 2021 | 325 | #770 |
| 2020 | 330 | #739 |
| 2019 | 328 | #735 |
| 2018 | 300 | #772 |
| 2017 | 304 | #771 |
| 2016 | 341 | #717 |
| 2015 | 324 | #745 |
| 2014 | 367 | #686 |
| 2013 | 318 | #733 |
| 2012 | 367 | #649 |
| 2011 | 322 | #710 |
| 2010 | 311 | #735 |
| 2009 | 293 | #777 |
| 2008 | 303 | #745 |
| 2007 | 204 | #967 |
| 2006 | 181 | #1016 |
| 2005 | 169 | #1005 |
| 2004 | 122 | #1235 |
| 2003 | 124 | #1190 |
| 2002 | 97 | #1357 |
| 2001 | 88 | #1415 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Emery?
In official American birth records, the name Emery first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 52 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Emery a popular boy name?
Emery ranked #814 among boys in 2025 with 305 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #745.
When was the name Emery most popular?
Emery peaked in 2012, when 367 American boys received the name (ranked #649 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Emery?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,902 newborn American boys was named Emery. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.