Unisex · #1,096 in 2026

Emryn

Current Rank
#1,096
Peak Rank
#886 (2023)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
+218%
👧 Girl peak #886 (1K total)
👦 Boy peak #6,356 (89 total)
👧As Girl Name
2010
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#886
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
12
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2018
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#6356
Peak Rank
89
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Emryn

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Emryn as a girl name dates back to 2010, when 5 babies received it. 2023 was its biggest year on record, with 303 newborns named Emryn — #886 in the national rankings. About 86% of every Emryn on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Emryn ranks #1,096 for girls with 222 births, rising sharply (+218% over the past five years). All told, over 1K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

American parents first put Emryn on the record books as a boy name in 2018, with 10 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 13 Emryns were born — ranking #6,443 that year. About 89% of every Emryn on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Emryn ranks #6,356 for boys with 13 births, rising sharply (+18% over the past five years). All told, over 89 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Emryn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Emryn 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 Emryn

What does the name Emryn mean?
Emryn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Emryn in 2026?
In 2026, Emryn ranks #1,096 among girls' names in the U.S., with 222 babies given the name that year.
When was Emryn most popular?
Emryn reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #886 that year with 303 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Emryn most popular?
Emryn has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Emryn.
Is Emryn a unisex name?
Yes — Emryn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 93% of Emryns assigned female and 7% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Emryn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emryn include Tobi, Ashtyn, Iridian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Emryn

Emryn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Emryn's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #886. Use the chart and map above to compare Emryn'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.