Emory is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2789 in 2000 with 52 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 940 births ranking #330. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 48.6%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 34,923 girls 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.