Unisex · #4,268 in 2026

Embry

Current Rank
#4,268
Peak Rank
#2,647 (2018)
Total Babies
753
5-Yr Trend
-29%
👧 Girl peak #2,647 (753 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,958 (379 total)
👧As Girl Name
2003
First Year
2026
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#2647
Peak Rank
753
Total Count
21
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1898
First Year
2024
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#2958
Peak Rank
379
Total Count
37
Years Active

The Story of Embry

As a girl name

Embry first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 65 Embrys were born — ranking #2,647 that year. As of 2026, Embry ranks #4,268 for girls with 33 births, falling sharply (-29%). In total, more than 753 Embrys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Embry first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1898, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 39 Embrys were born — ranking #2,958 that year. As of 2026, Embry ranks #8,287 for boys with 9 births, gradually falling (-11%). In total, more than 379 Embrys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Embry

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Embry

What does the name Embry mean?
Embry is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Embry in 2026?
In 2026, Embry ranks #4,268 among girls' names in the U.S., with 33 babies given the name that year.
When was Embry most popular?
Embry reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #2,647 that year with 65 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Embry most popular?
Embry has historically been most popular in Kentucky, Oklahoma, Utah. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Embry.
Is Embry a unisex name?
Yes — Embry is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 67% of Embrys assigned female and 33% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Embry?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Embry include Ixchel, Yohana, Anthonella. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Embry

Embry is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 753 births in the dataset. Embry's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #2,647. Use the chart and map above to compare Embry'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.