How old is someone named Emory?
The average Emory is 22 years old.
Half of all living Emorys are between 5 and 27. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Emorys are much younger than 22.
When was Emory popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Emory peaked around 1880, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 461 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,749 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,543 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,934 | 230 |
| 1940s | 1,828 | 770 |
| 1950s | 1,456 | 960 |
| 1960s | 1,137 | 920 |
| 1970s | 693 | 620 |
| 1980s | 668 | 630 |
| 1990s | 1,039 | 1,000 |
| 2000s | 2,485 | 2,500 |
| 2010s | 6,632 | 6,600 |
| 2020s | 6,403 | 6,400 |
How many Emorys are still alive?
About 21,000 Emorys are alive in the US today. That's 69% of the roughly 30,000 babies named Emory since 1880.
Roughly half of all Emorys ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Emory?
More than half of living Emorys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Emory an old name?
Not really. Emory is younger than 67 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Emory will be 25 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Emory a boy or girl name?
Both. 52% of living Emorys are women and 48% are men.
The women average 10 and the men 34. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 65% of babies named Emory have been girls.
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Emory's name twin is Matilda. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Matilda's age curve is the closest match to Emory's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Emory
How old is the average Emory?
The average Emory in the US is 22 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Emory?
About 21,000 Emorys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 30,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Emory most popular?
In 2024, when about 1,200 baby girls were named Emory.
Is Emory a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 57% of living Emorys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Emory a boy or girl name?
Both. 52% of living Emorys are women and 48% are men. The women average 10 and the men 34. It was mostly a boys' name before 1970; since 1995, 65% of babies named Emory have been girls.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this