Emory is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1446 in 1996 with 71 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 295 births ranking #831. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 26,679 boys born was named Emory. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Emory is a polished unisex name with older ruler-strength associations and a very modern sound. It feels sleek and capable.
The name rose with the wider trend for surname names and later settled especially well into contemporary girls' naming. Its appeal comes from sharpness, familiarity, and flexibility.