Embry

Embry - A very unique female name



  Nov 09,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Embry at a glance

Embry is ranked #4413 among girl baby names in 2023, with 6 births in 2023. It peaked in 2018 at #2826 and first appeared on the charts in 2010.

Rank in 2023
#4413
Births in 2023
6
Peak year
2018 (#2826)
First appeared
2010
Trend
#2826 in 2018 → #4413 in 2023 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 215,974 girls
Visitor rating
4.2/5 (33 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Embry appeared on the charts for the first time in 2010 on position #3984. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Embry and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Embry? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Embry. The baby girl name Embry was given to 6 baby girls in 2023, ranking #4413 on the national girl baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 215,974 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Embry peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 2826.



Famous with this name

Ethan Embry
Matt Embry
Carey Embry


How would you rate Embry, 1-5?

Rating: 4.2/5 (33 recent votes)


Embry is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Embry is currently topping the baby name charts in Kentucky at position #675 - and is the least popular in Kentucky at position #675.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Embry is where you live.


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Embry origin and meaning

Embry is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Embry, pop culture references for the name Embry and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Embry

We've found the following names that sound similar to Embry, sorted by popularity.

Ember / Emberly / Emberlynn / Emberlyn / Emberlee / Empress / Emberleigh / Embree / Emberley /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20234413
20224951
20203902
20194825
20182826
20162869
20153380
20143765
20135156
20124105
20113900
20103984

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Kentucky675

Even more about Embry


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Embry a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Embry?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
2018
Peak year
Female


Popularity Score™

Name Embry
Gender Female
Popularity 1 in 215,974
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 2010
2023 births +6

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