Emrys Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
78% Masculine / 22% Feminine
Meaning:
Emrys means 'immortal' and is associated with the legendary figure of Merlin.
Meaning of the Name Emrys
Emrys is a Welsh name derived from the Greek name Ambrosios, meaning 'immortal'. It is often associated with the legendary figure of Merlin, who was known as Myrddin Emrys in Welsh folklore. The name Emrys is considered to be a symbol of wisdom, magic, and mystical power. It carries an air of mystery and enchantment.
Popularity of the Name Emrys
The popularity for the name Emrys peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 121 births, which ranked number 3,178 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Emrys had the most female births in 2021 with 39, which ranked number 3,787 out of 17,628 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 121, which ranked number 1,474 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Emrys has increased sharply over the last ten years from 45 births to 120 births, an increase of 166.67%. Among males, Emrys has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 39 births to 85 births, an increase of 117.95%. Among females, Emrys has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 35 births, an increase of 483.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Emrys
- 10 Year Trend of Emrys: 166.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Emrys: 117.95%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Emrys: 483.33%
Popularity of Emrys by State
For males, Emrys was most popular in Southeastern states with 12 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 7 male births. Among females, Emrys was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Emrys. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 7 | 1452 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | 5 | 3305 |
| VA | 5 | 1074 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 5 | 777 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Emrys
- Total Births of Emrys: 132 (10.31%)
- Male Births of Emrys: 92 (8.10%)
- Female Births of Emrys: 42 (19.29%)
Given the upward trend of Emrys over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.31% increase in total births, for a total of 132 births in 2024. Male births for Emrys have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 92 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.10%. For Females, births for Emrys have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 42 female births in 2024, an increase of 19.29%.