About the name Emrys
The origin of Emrys is debated, and we couldn't confirm its meaning from a sourced etymology. A commonly cited theory links it to Welsh roots, with the meaning “Immortal”. Treat that as a theory, not a settled fact.
Why we say this: we only state a meaning as fact when a sourced etymology (Wiktionary, with its references) supports it. For Emrys we didn't find one we were confident in, so we show the popular explanation as a theory.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Emrys ranked #1260 for boys in the US, with 157 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2024. Since 2000, 79% of US babies named Emrys were boys.
- US rank 2025
- #1260
- In 2015
- #2417
- Babies in 2025
- 157
Popularity of Emrys, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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