Emory
boy name#883 in 2025Emory entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #237 in 1881, ranks #883 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#883
rank today
#237
peak (1881)
269
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #275 |
| 1890s | #301 |
| 1900s | #301 |
| 1910s | #353 |
| 1920s | #377 |
| 1930s | #409 |
| 1940s | #468 |
| 1950s | #611 |
| 1960s | #723 |
| 1970s | #1023 |
| 1980s | #1266 |
| 1990s | #1481 |
| 2000s | #1313 |
| 2010s | #891 |
| 2020s | #847 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Emory has been most popular in TX, GA, FL.
Living bearers
About 10,500 people named Emory are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Emory alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Emory in 2025?
- Emory ranks #883 among US boy names in 2025, with 269 babies given the name.
- When was the name Emory most popular?
- Emory peaked in 1881, reaching #237 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Emory with classmates?
- Emory will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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