Emery
Meaning of Emery
The name Emery, primarily used for females, is pronounced as EM-uh-ree (/ˈɛməri/). With roots in Germanic origin, Emery means "industrious" or "powerful," derived from the Old German name Emmerich. The name has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States over recent decades. For instance, it ranked 70th in 2023 with 3,104 occurrences and has steadily climbed the ranks since the early 2000s. Variations of this charming and strong name include Emory. Emery's modern appeal is enhanced by its gender-neutral quality and its association with qualities of hard work and strength, making it a beloved choice for many parents today.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as EM-uh-ree (/ˈɛməri/)
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Notable People Named Emery
| Emery Neal Brown is a distinguished American statistician, neuroscientist, and anesthesiologist, holding prominent positions at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and MIT. |
| Emery Chance Lehman is an American speed skater who has competed in multiple Winter Olympics and initially took up speed skating to enhance his ice hockey skills. |
| Emery Andrew Rovenstine was a pioneering American anesthesiologist known for organizing the first academic Department of Anesthesiology at Bellevue Hospital in New York and for his contributions to the development of anesthetic use and therapeutic nerve blocking. |
| Sir Emery Walker FSA was an influential English engraver, photographer, and printer who played a key role in the Arts and Crafts movement. |
| Emery Davis Potter was an American lawyer and politician who served two non-consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio in the mid-19th century. |
| Emery Hetrick - Emery S. Hetrick was an American psychiatrist and co-founder of the Hetrick-Martin Institute, which established the Harvey Milk High School in New York City. |
| Emery Matthew Moorehead is a former NFL player who won a Super Bowl with the 1985 Chicago Bears and played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes. |
| Emery Dobyns is an American record producer and songwriter, known for his work in Manhattan and Nashville. |
| Emery Blagdon - Emery O. Blagdon was an American artist known for his unique and intricate wire sculptures. |
| Emery T. Knudson - Emery Thomas "E. T." Knudson was a prominent justice of the Idaho Supreme Court and a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. |
| Emery G. Barrette was an American United Methodist Church minister and politician. |
| Emery Adams - Emery "Ace" Adams was a prominent American baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues, playing for teams such as the Memphis Red Sox, New York Black Yankees, and Baltimore Elite Giants from 1932 to 1947. |
| Emery Hicks was a successful American and Canadian football player, known for his time with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and for winning the Grey Cup with Hamilton in 1972. |
| Kenneth Emery Nix, a former NFL quarterback for the New York Giants, is known for his college football career with the TCU Horned Frogs. |
| Émery Lalonde Sr. - Émery Lalonde was a Quebec merchant and Conservative politician who represented Vaudreuil in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1871 to 1882. |
