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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Embry — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Embrii|Embyr
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Embry

◈

EM-bree · 2 syllables

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Girl
#4050
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#4050
Popularity score: 16
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#3756 in 2021
5yr
+733 ranks
Velocity
+733
Birth frequency
1.0 per 100,000 births
Boy
#8493
Popularity score: 9
↓ Declining
Peak
#7682 in 2020
5yr
-57 ranks
Velocity
-57
Birth frequency
2.5 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)20202024

Rank #8493 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Embry

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #8493

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4050 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Embry

Popularity score: 16  ·  SSA Rank: #4050

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
+733 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
18 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Embry 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
NatureCelticIrishUnisex2-syllableRareModernEarthyWarmth
Character
warm and glowingnatural brilliance
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Embrys

determinedathleticcompetitivedisciplined
STRONG
High confidence

Embry is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4050 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +733 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8493 · very rare
Embry at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from Imbruach, an Old Irish place name, or from elements meaning 'amber' or 'embers.' Associated with warmth and natural brilliance.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#3756 in 2021
5yr change:+733 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #4050 · Boy #8493
Notable bearers
Embry Riddle
American football player
Embry Rucker
American football player
Similar Sound
Emery◈Emerson◈Amory◈Avery◈Aubrey◈
Similar Style
Rowan◈Caspian◈Soren◈Finn◈Stellan◈
Works well with
Wren◈Rowan◈HazelBeckett◈IvyPhoebeSilas◈Rory◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Embry · Overview
Summary

Embry is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4050 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 3/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Embry scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 733 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.
Nature character
Embry carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Embry is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
embry.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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