Emory is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #339 in 2025 with 899 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 940 births ranking #330. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,468.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,788 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.