Emeri
A feminine name of French origin, representing a form of Emmerich, meaning "prosperous ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 2,485 living Americans carry the first name Emeri. It is a predominantly female name (94.9% of registrations). The average person named Emeri today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emeri births was 2023 (204 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emeri. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Emeri is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.5K
~ 1 in 137,929 Americans
Peak year
2023
204 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,503
Tracked since 1991
Census
Emeri in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,502 people with the first name Emeri, which placed it at #9,302 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#9,302
National first-name rank
People counted
1.5K
1,502 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.5
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
45.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Emeri
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Emeri is White at 45.7%. The next largest groups are Black (27.4%) and Hispanic (17.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Emeri described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Emeri at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White45.7% · 686
- Black or African American27.4% · 411
- Hispanic or Latino17.0% · 256
- Two or more races7.1% · 106
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 30
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 13
Gender
Gender distribution for Emeri
Emeri leans heavily female at 94.9% of total registrations, but 127 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Emeri as a male name
- Ranked #7,361 in 2024
- 11 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (23 births)
Emeri as a female name
- Ranked #1,503 in 2024
- 144 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (181 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Emeri leans strongly female. 1,404 people counted with this name were female (94.0%), compared with 90 male bearers (6.0%).
Popularity
Emeri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emeri from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,246 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Emeri remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emeri by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Emeri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emeris live
The SSA's state-level files cover 24 states and territories. Texas, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Emeri, while Wisconsin, Washington, Utah recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 52 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emeri
The name Emeri is believed to have originated from the Latin word "emeritus," which means "veteran" or "retired." It was initially used as a title of honor and respect for those who had completed their service or tenure in a particular profession or role.
In ancient Rome, the term "emeritus" was often applied to retired soldiers, civil servants, or academic scholars who had distinguished themselves through their contributions and achievements. The name Emeri may have derived from this usage, signifying someone who has earned recognition and esteem.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Emeri can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Europe. During this period, it was sometimes used as a surname or a variant of the name Emery, which had similar origins and meanings.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Emeri was Emeri Békalé, a 16th-century writer and philosopher from the Kingdom of Kongo (modern-day Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo). He is known for his work "The Book of Emeri," which explored themes of religious syncretism and the blending of African and European belief systems.
Another prominent individual with the name Emeri was Emeri de Becdelièvre, a French nobleman and military commander who lived during the 16th century. He served as the Governor of Picardy and played a crucial role in the French Wars of Religion.
In the realm of literature, Emeri Crucé was a 17th-century French writer and philosopher who advocated for the establishment of a global system of governance and the promotion of peace among nations. His treatise, "The New Cyneas," outlined his vision for a peaceful world order.
During the 19th century, Emeri Despine was a French psychiatrist and author who made significant contributions to the study of mental health. His work "De la Folie au Point de Vue Philosophique" explored the philosophical aspects of mental illness and its implications for human behavior.
Another notable figure from the 19th century was Emeri Fülöp, a Hungarian poet and writer who played a significant role in the Hungarian Romantic literary movement. His poetic works, such as "The Visions of the Puszta," captured the spirit and landscapes of his homeland.
While the name Emeri has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has carried a sense of distinction and accomplishment, reflecting the legacy of those who have borne this name and left their mark on various fields and endeavors.
People
Emeri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emeri as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emeri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emeri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,485 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emeri going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 137,929 US residents.
Is Emeri a common name?
We classify Emeri as "Rare". It ranks above 94.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,505 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emeri most popular?
The single biggest year for Emeri was 2023, when 204 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emeri is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Emeri in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,502 people with the name Emeri, or 0.50 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #9,302 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Emeri in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Emeri?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Emeri leans strongly female. 1,404 people counted with this name were female (94.0%), compared with 90 male bearers (6.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Emeri?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Emeri is White at 45.7%. The next largest groups are Black (27.4%) and Hispanic (17.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Emeri most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Emeri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 45.7% (686 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Emeri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emeri a female name?
Yes, 94.9% of people registered as Emeri in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Emeri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emeri in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Emeri can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Emeri?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.