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How Many People Are Named Emory?
Estimated people named Emory living in the U.S. today
19,832
Gender distribution
51% male · 49% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 28,589
- Peak year: 2024 (1,211 births)
- Estimated living today: 19,832
Emory by age group — who carries the name today?
Emory popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Emory
Emory has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 28,589 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 19,832 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 17,235 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Emorys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Emory in the US?
An estimated 19,832 people named Emory are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Emory rare — about 1 in 17,235 Americans.
Is Emory a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Emory is 51% male and 49% female, so it is predominantly a gender-neutral name.
When was Emory most popular?
Emory peaked in 2024, when 1,211 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Emory?
Emory ranks #1,603 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 50 out of 100 (higher means rarer).