Emory is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1584 in 1997 with 64 recorded births. This places Emory in the top 15% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 295 births ranking #831. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 29,455 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.