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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Amery — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Ameris|Ames
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Amery

◈

AM-uh-ree · 3 syllables

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Girl
#4466
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#4466
Popularity score: 15
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#4466 in 2024
5yr
+1506 ranks
Velocity
+1506
Birth frequency
8.6 per 1,000,000 births
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12133 in 2020

Peak: #12133 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152020

Rank #12133 · Rising since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4466 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Amery

Popularity score: 15  ·  SSA Rank: #4466

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1506 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
Won't be common in class

Amery is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticUnisex3-syllableClassicNature-adjacentRareGroundedStrongMedievalVintage
Character
noble spiritindustrious naturebrave heartcreative mind
STRONG
High confidence

Amery is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4466 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1506 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Amery at a Glance
Meaning:Industrious ruler or brave leader. Derived from the Germanic elements amal (work, labor) and ric (power, ruler), with Celtic usage in medieval Ireland and Britain.
Language root:Old French · Germanic · Celtic
Peak rank:#4466 in 2024
5yr change:+1506 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #4466 · Boy #—
Notable bearers
Amery Fisher
British geographer and explorer
Similar Sound
Emery◈Avery◈Amara◈AmirRowan◈Rory◈
Similar Style
Soren◈Caspian◈LeifFinn◈Stellan◈Beckett◈
Works well with
Wren◈IvyHazelPhoebeStellan◈Rowan◈Finn◈Beckett◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Amery · Overview
Summary

Amery is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4466 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Amery scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1506 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Classic · Strong character
Amery carries a grounded, cool, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Amery is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
amery.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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