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Emrie

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Pronounced EHM-ə-ree /ˈɛm.ə.ɹi/High

Meaning: Ruler, kingMedium

In 30 seconds: Emrie is an English girl's name meaning 'ruler, king.'
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningRuler, king
U.S. rank (2024)#2824 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births59 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,616

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719982024

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

History & Origin

Emrie is a streamlined, modern girl's spelling of a name meaning 'ruler' or 'king.' It belongs to a family that includes Emery, Emory, Emerie, Amery, and the French Émeric. Trimming the older forms down to 'Emrie' gives it a crisp, contemporary shape.

Where Émeric keeps a Continental, masculine flavor, Emrie and Emerie lean into the softer, feminine current the name has taken on. All of them keep the same 'ruler' core.

Did you know? Emrie is a spelling variant of Emery, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'ruler, king' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Emrie — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

EmeryEmoryEmerieAmeryÉmeric

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Emery— The standard form of the name behind Emrie's 'ruler' meaning.
Emerie— A listed variation with the same sound and an extra vowel.
Emory— A variation sharing Emrie's root in a different spelling.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Emrie mean?

Emrie is usually explained as meaning 'ruler, king' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Emrie?

It's commonly said EHM-ə-ree /ˈɛm.ə.ɹi/.

Is Emrie a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Emrie is used as a girl name.

How popular is Emrie?

In 2024, Emrie ranked #2824 in the U.S. for girls, with 59 births recorded.