At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025
- #11,932 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 7 (<0.01% of girls)
- Trend
- Slipping #6,083 in 2020 to #11,932 in 2025
- Peak
- #5,833 in 2015
- First recorded
- 2003
Meaning of Emrey
The name Emrey, pronounced EM-REE (/ˈɛmri/), emerges as a unisex choice that bridges global tradition and contemporary flair. Rooted in the Old Germanic Amalric—literally “home ruler” or “brave leader”—Emrey carries an aura of quiet strength and dignified warmth, weaving together the timeless virtues of leadership and creative spirit. In Indian families, where names are chosen to invoke auspicious blessings, Emrey’s gentle consonants and flowing melody feel both familiar and refreshingly modern, much like the first monsoon breeze stirring jasmine blooms at dawn. Though it hovers around the 900-plus rank in the United States in recent years, its steady presence hints at rising appreciation among parents seeking a balanced name with historical depth and a playful edge—versatile enough to sound just as confident on a corporate nameplate as it does when whispered in a lullaby. With its blend of heritage and lighthearted charm, Emrey stands as a lyrical tribute to past traditions and a beacon for new beginnings.
How to pronounce Emrey
English
- Pronounced EM-ree /ˈɛmri/
Popularity of Emrey in the U.S.
Emrey was the #11,932 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 7 babies. It peaked at #5,833 in 2015. It first appears in the records in 2003.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 2003–2025 21 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 11,932 | ▼ 3,489 |
| 2024 | 12 | 8,443 | ▲ 43 |
| 2023 | 12 | 8,486 | ▲ 570 |
| 2022 | 11 | 9,056 | ▼ 1,032 |
| 2021 | 13 | 8,024 | ▼ 1,941 |
| 2020 | 19 | 6,083 | ▲ 3,029 |
| 2019 | 11 | 9,112 | ▼ 2,591 |
| 2018 | 18 | 6,521 | ▲ 287 |
| 2017 | 17 | 6,808 | ▲ 1,180 |
| 2016 | 14 | 7,988 | ▼ 2,155 |
| 2015 | 22 | 5,833 | ▲ 374 |
| 2014 | 20 | 6,207 | ▲ 1,928 |
| 2013 | 14 | 8,135 | ▼ 1,263 |
| 2012 | 18 | 6,872 | ▲ 5,281 |
| 2011 | 8 | 12,153 | ▼ 5,249 |
| 2010 | 18 | 6,904 | ▲ 3,071 |
| 2009 | 11 | 9,975 | ▲ 7,529 |
| 2008 | 5 | 17,504 | back (not recorded in 2007) |
| 2006 | 7 | 13,606 | back (not recorded in 2005) |
| 2004 | 6 | 14,179 | ▲ 1,605 |
| 2003 | 5 | 15,784 | new |