Emric
A masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "ruler" or "prince".
Name Census estimates that about 253 living Americans carry the first name Emric. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Emric today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emric births was 2018 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emric. 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.
People living today
253
~ 1 in 1,354,760 Americans
Peak year
2018
66 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,244
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Emric: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emric from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 161 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Emric remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emric 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 Emric during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emrics live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Wisconsin, California recorded the most babies named Emric, while Michigan, California, Wisconsin recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emric
The given name Emric is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old English words "emer" and "ric," meaning "brave" and "power" or "ruler," respectively. This name emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period, spanning the 5th to 11th centuries, and was particularly prevalent in regions of present-day England and parts of northern Germany.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emric can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Aevi Saxonici, a collection of Anglo-Saxon charters and records from the 7th to 11th centuries. The name is mentioned in a land grant document dated around 680 CE, suggesting its usage during the early medieval period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Emric. One such figure was Emric of Ellenden (c. 1050-1110), a renowned scholar and theologian from Saxony, who authored several treatises on ecclesiastical law and theology. Another prominent bearer of this name was Emric the Red (c. 1120-1185), a Norman knight who participated in the Third Crusade and was known for his valor on the battlefield.
In the 13th century, Emric de Montfort (1208-1265) was a French nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Barons' War against King Henry III of England. He was killed in the Battle of Evesham while fighting alongside Simon de Montfort, his relative.
During the Renaissance era, Emric Vansittart (1455-1521) was an English diplomat and statesman who served as an ambassador to the court of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. He was renowned for his diplomatic skills and contributed to strengthening the alliance between England and the Holy Roman Empire.
Another notable figure was Emric Blackwood (1610-1681), an English Puritan minister and writer who published several religious works and sermons. He was known for his influential role in the religious and intellectual life of 17th-century England.
These examples demonstrate the enduring presence of the name Emric throughout various periods of history, spanning different regions and cultures. While its popularity may have waxed and waned over time, this name has left an indelible mark on the annals of history, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.
People
Emric + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emric 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
Emric: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emric?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 253 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emric 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 1,354,760 US residents.
Is Emric a common name?
We classify Emric as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 255 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emric most popular?
The single biggest year for Emric was 2018, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emric is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Emric in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emric a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emric in the SSA data are male. 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 Emric still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emric 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 Emric 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Emric as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.