Emrys is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1861 in 2022 with 85 recorded births. This places Emrys in the top 13% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 184 births ranking #1138. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 20,522 boys born was named Emrys. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.