Emery: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EM-ree · 2 syllables
Emery means “brave, powerful”, from Germanic.
From medieval Germanic personal names, either a variant of Amory, from Amalric, Proto-Germanic *amal (“vigor, bravery”) (compare *ammona) + Old High German rihhi (“ruler”), or of Henry, from Old High German Heimrich, from heim (“home”) + rihhi (“ruler”).
- Meaning
- brave, powerful
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- EM-ree
- US rank (2025)
- #74
- US babies a year
- about 4,553 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Emery?
Emery was the #74 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,513 babies. It’s rising: up 66% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #74 |
| Scotland | #992 |
| Canada | #203 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Emery?
Half of US adults named Emery are older than 38; most are between 18 and 84. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Emery
What does the name Emery mean?
Emery means “brave, powerful”. It comes from Germanic.
How do you pronounce Emery?
Emery is pronounced EM-ree.
How popular is the name Emery?
Emery was the #74 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,513 babies. It’s rising: up 66% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Emery?
Half of US adults named Emery are older than 38. Most are between 18 and 84.