How Popular (or Rare) was Emrys in 2005?

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#418
Best Rank (2025)
96
Peak Year (2025)
748
Total Births (1996-2025)

📊 The Emrys Story

The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 96 births ranking #418. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Welsh  |  Meaning: immortal

Emrys is a striking Welsh name meaning "immortal". It feels mythic and literary while still being short and very usable.

The name is especially famous in Welsh legend through Myrddin Emrys, a figure connected with Merlin. Its recent growth reflects wider interest in Welsh names with strong character and story.

Did you know?Emrys is one of the Welsh names most closely tied to the Merlin tradition.
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