Emrys is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6245 in 2016 with 20 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 41 births ranking #3705. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 88,574 girls born was named Emrys. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.