Unisex · #8,726 in 2026

Emrey

Current Rank
#8,726
Peak Rank
#5,831 (2015)
Total Babies
281
5-Yr Trend
-29%
👧 Girl peak #5,831 (281 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,087 (34 total)
👧As Girl Name
2003
First Year
2026
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#5831
Peak Rank
281
Total Count
22
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2009
First Year
2013
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#7087
Peak Rank
34
Total Count
4
Years Active

The Story of Emrey

As a girl name

Emrey 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 2015, when 22 Emreys were born — ranking #5,831 that year. As of 2026, Emrey ranks #8,726 for girls with 10 births, falling sharply (-29%). In total, more than 281 Emreys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Emrey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 11 Emreys were born — ranking #7,087 that year. As of 2026, Emrey ranks #8,118 for boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 34 Emreys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Emrey

Phonetically similar names — useful when Emrey 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 Emrey

What does the name Emrey mean?
Emrey 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 Emrey in 2026?
In 2026, Emrey ranks #8,726 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Emrey most popular?
Emrey reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #5,831 that year with 22 babies given the name.
Is Emrey a unisex name?
Yes — Emrey is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 89% of Emreys assigned female and 11% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Emrey?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emrey include Krystiana, Nayara, Emmary. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Emrey

Emrey is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 281 births in the dataset. Emrey's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #5,831. Use the chart and map above to compare Emrey'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.