Emyr
Meaningking, ruler · Welsh
- US rank
- #4,857
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,701 in 2024
20 babies were named Emyr in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,763 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2007–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Emyr you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 85,470 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Emyr, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Emyr would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEmyr first shows up in US birth records in 2007, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #4,701.
- New on the sceneEmyr wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2007.
- TrendEmyr has climbed 1,763 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,857. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Emyr means “king, ruler”.
About the name Emyr
Emyr is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning “king, ruler”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-myr”. US birth records list Emyr for boys from 2007 to 2025, in 11 of those 19 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #4,701 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,857, with 20 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 2010s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 2020s | 9.6 | 104,530 boys |
Other spellings of Emyr
More Welsh boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Dylan · great tide
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Evan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Maddox · son of Madoc
Questions about the name Emyr
What does the name Emyr mean?
Emyr means “king, ruler” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Emyr?
Emyr has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Emyr a boy or girl name?
Emyr is a boy name.
How popular is the name Emyr?
Emyr ranked #4,857 for US boys in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#4,701).