Emory is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #798 in 2013 with 339 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 940 births ranking #330. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 868.6%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 5,175 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.