Emry means brave ruler or immortal — from the Welsh Emrys, a form of Ambrose (immortal). In Arthurian legend, Merlin's Welsh name is Myrddin Emrys. The name carries Merlin's true identity through four letters of Welsh-immortal heritage. The most compact form of Arthurian magic.
Emry connects to the Welsh Emrys, a form of Ambrose meaning immortal. In Arthurian legend, Merlin's Welsh name is Myrddin Emrys. The name carries the greatest wizard's true identity.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Welsh; Merlin (Myrddin Emrys).
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Today
Emry remains a beloved choice, ranking #1597 in the US. 3,128 babies have been named Emry since 1881.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Emry?
2017peak year
Emry reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2017, 169 babies received the name (ranked #1366). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1597), with about 180 babies given the name annually. Emry's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 3,128 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Emry's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — Merlin-seeking. People named Emry tend to be magical, immortal, and gifted at carrying the greatest wizard's name in four letters.
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