Emer Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
25% Masculine / 75% Feminine
Meaning:
Emer means 'swift' and is of Irish origin.
Meaning of the Name Emer
Emer is a name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'éimhear' meaning 'swift'. In Irish mythology, Emer was the wife of the hero Cú Chulainn. The name is often associated with qualities such as beauty, strength, and grace. Emer is a popular name in Ireland and is sometimes spelled as Eimear.
Popularity of the Name Emer
The popularity for the name Emer peaked in popularity in the year 2002 with 10 births, which ranked number 15,999 out of 28,287 unique names for that year. Emer had the most female births in 2002 with 10, which ranked number 9,479 out of 18,085 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1907 with 5, which ranked number 1,345 out of 1,549 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Emer
- 20 Year Trend of Emer: -100.00%
Popularity of Emer by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Emer. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Emer in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Emer is a great pick!
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