Total births
2,526
Unisex name · since 1991
Emeri
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 2,526 babies named Emeri, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1500
- among girls today
- 2,526
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
2,526 babies have been named Emeri since 1991, making it today's #1500 unisex name.
Emeri has 2,526 recorded births among girls since 1991, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1500 as of the latest data, more common than 92% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #1500 among girls today
- 2,526 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Emeri is currently the #1500 unisex name in America, more common than 92% of girls - 2,526 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1500
- among girls today
- 2,526
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Emeri vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1500
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 92% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Emeri was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
181 babies were named Emeri in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Emeri compares
2,526 Top 19% higher than 81% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Emeri's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Emeri | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,526 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 181 | 48 | 19,840 |
Emeri's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Emeri splits its recorded history at 2009: 88% of all births land in the more recent half, 12% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1993 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 181 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Emeri at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,500
Active since
1991
Emeri popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 181
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Emeri popularity over time - boys
144 total births recorded since 2007 (Emeri as boys' name)
Emeri by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Emeri's strongest decade.
1,203 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Emeri births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 60
1990s
60 births
- 2000s 297
2000s
297 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,203 births
- 2020s
2020s
966 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,203 births (48% of all-time use).
How Emeri compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Emeri's total volume
Emeri vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Emeri by state
Where Emeri concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 347 | 13.7% |
| #2 | California | | 160 | 6.3% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 127 | 5.0% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 125 | 4.9% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 87 | 3.4% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 84 | 3.3% |
| #7 | Florida | | 62 | 2.5% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 60 | 2.4% |
Texas share of Emeri's total US births 13.7%
Even split
347 of 2,526 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Emeri appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emeri? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 2,526 babies named Emeri. Today it holds rank #1500 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 181 births.
When was Emeri most popular? ▼
Emeri was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,203 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Emeri most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Emeri are Texas (347 births), California (160 births), Louisiana (127 births).
Is Emeri a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Emeri is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,526 births, and as a boy's name it has 144 births.
How long has the name Emeri been used? ▼
Records for Emeri go back to 1991, giving 35 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Emeri? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Emery, Emerson, Emely, Emersyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Emeri's data
- Emeri's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,203 total births) through the 2020s (966) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Emeris (347 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Emeri
Nearby Names Like Emeri
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emeri
Emery Girl
#70 43,837 births
Emerson Girl
#151 34,050 births
Emely Girl
#427 23,864 births
Emersyn Girl
#154 22,246 births
Emelia Girl
#574 14,028 births
Compare Emeri side by side: Emeri vs Emery Emeri vs Emerson Emeri vs Emely
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Emeri
Nami #1499
1,172 births · Peak 2025
Majesty #1501
2,568 births · Peak 2021
Yuliana #1498
6,670 births · Peak 2007
Kinsleigh #1502
2,346 births · Peak 2021
Rosalynn #1497
3,533 births · Peak 2020
Avaya #1503
1,882 births · Peak 2025
Emryn #1496
1,005 births · Peak 2023
Keilany #1504
1,147 births · Peak 2025
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1991–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Emeri: #1500 Unisex Name - 2,526 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emeri. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Emeri draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.