Imrie

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Pronounced IM-ree /ˈɪm.ri/High

Meaning: From a Scottish surname (a form of Emery/Amaury) — from the Germanic ermen, 'whole; universal', plus ric, 'power; ruler'; 'a work/power ruler'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A work-ruler; an industrious ruler: Imrie is a Scottish surname / a kin of Emery. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'IM-ree').

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Origin LowGermanic, Scottish

MeaningFrom a Scottish surname (a form of Emery/Amaury) — from the Germanic ermen, 'whole; universal', plus ric, 'power; ruler'; 'a work/power ruler'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9095 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 117

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Imrie comes from a Scottish surname — a form of Emery/Amaury, from the Germanic ermen, 'whole; universal', plus ric, 'power; ruler' — 'a work/power ruler' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Immie).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-work-ruler at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Emery/Amaury joins the Germanic ermen, 'whole; universal', with ric, 'power; ruler' — Imrie is a Scottish surname form, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'IM-ree').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Imrie; Emery — surname; routes layered

Variations

EmeryImreImrey

Nicknames

Immie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Imrie mean?

Imrie is a Scottish surname (a form of Emery) — Germanic 'a work/power ruler'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Imrie?

It's said IM-ree /ˈɪm.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Imrie a boy or girl name?

Imrie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Imrie?

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