Girl · #7,411 in 2026

Embree

Name: Popularity of the name Embree in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Embree, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,411

Peak Rank

#3,846 (2017)

Total Babies

466

5-Yr Trend

-46%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#3846

Peak Rank

466

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Embree

The earliest SSA record of Embree as a baby girl name dates back to 2004, when 5 babies received it. 2017 was its biggest year on record, with 39 newborns named Embree — #3,846 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 62% of all recorded Embrees. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #7,411 among baby girl names with 14 births, falling sharply (-46%). In total, more than 466 Embrees have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Embree

Phonetically similar names — useful when Embree is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Embry
Imbrue
Embrey
Embrue
Ambry
Aumbry
Ambery
Umbra
Umbro
Imburse
Imber
Impro

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Embree

What does the name Embree mean?

Embree is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Embree in 2026?

In 2026, Embree ranks #7,411 among girls' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Embree most popular?

Embree reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #3,846 that year with 39 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Embree most popular?

Embree has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Embree.

Is Embree a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Embree is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Embree?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Embree include Ridhi, Dreya, Monice. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Embree

Embree is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 466 births in the dataset. Embree's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #3,846. Use the chart and map above to compare Embree's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.