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Embry

♂ Boy

Pronounced EM-bree /ˈɛm.bri/High

Meaning: An English surname — variously from the Old English Emanberie, 'a flat/level stronghold', and linked to Emery ('brave; powerful'); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A flat-topped stronghold: Embry is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname — variously from the Old English Emanberie, 'a flat/level stronghold', and linked to Emery ('brave; powerful'); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8493 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 379

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201018982024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Embry is an English surname — variously from the Old English Emanberie, 'a flat/level stronghold', and linked to Emery ('brave; powerful'; routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (said 'EM-bree').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-name. Rare, a-stronghold at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Embry is an English surname, variously 'a flat/level stronghold' and linked to Emery ('brave; powerful') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EM-bree').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Embry — surname; routes layered

Variations

EmbreeEmbrieEmbri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Embry mean?

Embry is an English surname, variously 'a flat/level stronghold' and linked to Emery; used for both sexes. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Embry?

It's said EM-bree /ˈɛm.bri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Embry a boy or girl name?

Embry is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.

How popular is Embry?

Embry is a very rare name in the U.S.

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