Embry
Every Embry since 1898 — 1,091 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Embry
Embry is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,015 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1898, 1,091 American babies have been named Embry — about 65% girls and 35% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Embry stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Embry year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,015 | — | — |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,061 | 9 | #8,526 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,789 | 9 | #8,442 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,141 | 6 | #11,271 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,758 | 8 | #9,069 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,198 | 10 | #7,683 |
| 2019 | 43 | #3,568 | — | — |
| 2018 | 65 | #2,656 | 8 | #9,068 |
| 2017 | 54 | #3,028 | 10 | #7,748 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2,942 | 16 | #5,623 |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,191 | 15 | #5,812 |
| 2014 | 41 | #3,736 | 15 | #5,811 |
| 2013 | 41 | #3,729 | 25 | #3,997 |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,545 | 23 | #4,293 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3,799 | 29 | #3,629 |
| 2010 | 36 | #4,129 | 39 | #2,976 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,446 | 12 | #6,925 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,292 | 5 | #13,122 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,090 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,026 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,275 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,368 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,529 | 7 | #8,951 |
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| 1915 | — | — | 7 | #3,175 |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Embry in 2025?
Embry ranked #5,015 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Embry?
1,091 babies have been named Embry in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Embry most popular?
Embry peaked in 2010, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Embry a boy or girl name?
Embry is used for both: about 65% of babies named Embry have been girls and 35% boys.
Is the name Embry rising or falling?
Embry is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.