How Many People Are Named Emory?

Complete statistics for the name Emory: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Emory
Rare
Old English

Emory means 'industrious' and has roots in Old English, making it both rare and historically rich. That's just 1 in 16,837 Americans who share this unique name, with around 19,600 people living today. Its peak popularity came in 2024, showing it's still climbing in favor.

~5,309
Living in US
1 in 62,432
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Industrious
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Diligent Ambitious
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

19,691
Worldwide Bearers
#53,702
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
19,600
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
10
🇻🇪 Venezuela
10
🇿🇦 South Africa
7
🇮🇱 Israel
7
🇹🇭 Thailand
6
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
4
🇨🇱 Chile
4
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
4
🇯🇲 Jamaica
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
9,880 (50%)
♀ Female
9,719 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
14,737
Would be under 30 (52%)
2,387
Would be 30–60 (8%)
11,425
Would be over 60 (40%)

All 28,549 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Emory Through the Generations

Emory has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 14,737 under-30s, it's clear that many people named Emory are embracing their name's modern appeal. The average age of 47 suggests that while the name is gaining traction, those born earlier in its resurgence are now reaching middle age, contributing to its diverse age distribution.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 3,821
Texas 2,657
Florida 1,675
North Carolina 1,403
Virginia 1,346
Alabama 1,001
Pennsylvania 986
Tennessee 897
California 773
Maryland 706

✨ Similar Names to Emory

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Emory's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Emory

How Many People Have the Name Emory?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,309 people in the United States currently share the name Emory. That works out to roughly 1 in every 62,432 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Emory a Common or Rare Name?

Emory is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Emory Mean?

Emory means "industrious" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Emory in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Emory Most Popular?

The name Emory reached peak popularity in 2024, with 1,211 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Emory?

Approximately 5,309 people named Emory live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,309. That works out to roughly 1 in 62,432 Americans.

Is Emory a rare name?

Emory is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 62,432 Americans has this name.

What does the name Emory mean?

Emory means "industrious" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Emory more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Emory are male and 50% are female.

When was Emory most popular?

Emory peaked in 2024 with 1,211 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US5,309
All-Time Births5,309
1 in X1 in 62,432
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age47
Peak Year2024
World Rank#53,702
Male %50%
Female %50%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.