Emory

At a Glance: Name: Emory – Meaning: industrious ruler – Origin: Germanic (via Old French surname Emery) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: EM-ur-ee

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Emory is a Germanic name that reached English through the Old French surname Emery, and it carries the meaning "industrious ruler." It's used for any gender today, pronounced EM-ur-ee, and sits comfortably between clean, modern and timeless, classic in style. If you're drawn to a name with a surname-turned-first-name history and a straightforward meaning, Emory fits that brief.

Meaning & Origin of Emory

Meaning: Industrious ruler.

Origin: Germanic (via Old French surname Emery).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Emory

Phonetic: EM-ur-ee   IPA: /ˈɛməri/

Popularity of Emory

Emory has actually been on record with the SSA since 1880, and its strongest year on the charts was surprisingly early: it hit #240 back in 1881, though that only reflected 42 babies. In 2024 it ranked #330 with 940 babies given the name — a lower rank than its 1881 peak, but on far higher numbers.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Emory mean?

Industrious ruler. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Emory)

How do you pronounce Emory?

Emory is pronounced EM-ur-ee (IPA: /ˈɛməri/).

Is Emory a popular name right now?

Emory peaked at #240 in 1881 and is ranked #330 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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