Girl & boy name
Emery
Emery is currently the #74 girl name in the United States, based on 2025 Social Security data. In raw numbers: 3,208 babies. Momentum is clearly positive: five years ago it ranked #89, now it sits at #74. Looking at the full record since 1906, Emery hit its all-time high of #70 in 2023, when 3,115 girls were given the name. State by state, South Dakota leads the way at #18.
Rankings
Emery popularity, 1880–2025
Where Emery is most popular
Uniqueness score
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Emery in the most recent year of SSA data.
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Emery as a boy name
As of 2025, Emery ranks #814 among American boys' names, according to Social Security records. 305 boys received the name that year. Popularity is fading: #739 five years ago, #814 now. SSA records for Emery go back to 1880; the peak came in 1881 at #208, with 53 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in Maine, where it ranks #206 among boy names.
Where Emery (boys) is most popular
Uniqueness score
Well known, but far from crowded — the middle of the field. Based on how many babies per birth were named Emery in the most recent year of SSA data.