Industrious, home ruler, or work
Emrie is a modern phonetic variation of names like Emery or Emory. It likely derives from the Germanic name Emmerich, which combines elements meaning 'universal' or 'work' with 'ruler'. As a contemporary coinage, it is often chosen for its soft, rhythmic sound.
Less common today
Emrie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,390 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
