boy's name
Emyr
EM-eer (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 438
Emyr is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 20 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Emyr is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1998, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 40,535 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Emyr Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 59 |
How Popular Is Emyr?
In 2025, Emyr was given to 13 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Emyr Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Emyr
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Emyr Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Emyr over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Emyr
- Welsh EM-eer
Sibling Names for Emyr
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Emyr — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Emyr
How popular is the name Emyr?
In 2025, Emyr was given to 13 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Emyr a girl's or a boy's name?
Emyr is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Emyr?
Emyr has 2 syllables.
When was Emyr most popular?
Emyr peaked in 1998, when 17 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Emyr a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Emyr currently ranks #2,007 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.