The baby name Emrick is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛm.rɪk/ (EM-rick).
Emrick is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Emrick is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛm.rɪk/ (EM-rick).
Emrick is Germanic in Origin.
Emrick is a modern Anglicized form of Emeric and Emmerich, rooted in the Old High German elements ermen/irmin (whole, universal) and rihhi (ruler, power). The name is commonly interpreted as universal ruler or powerful ruler. Over time it has overlapped in use with related Germanic names such as Emery and, by association, Henry, which shares the -ric “ruler” element. Emrick offers a crisp, contemporary sound while keeping deep medieval foundations.
In medieval Central Europe the name spread through the cult of Saint Emeric of Hungary (Latin Emericus, d. 1031), influencing forms across languages: Émeric (French), Emeric (English), Emmerich/Emmerick (German), and Imre (Hungarian). Additional variants and cognates include Emery, Emmerik (Dutch), and surname forms Emrick/Emrich. As a given name in the English-speaking world, Emrick remains uncommon but familiar, buoyed by the popularity of Em- names. Short forms include Em and Rick, with nicknames like Rico appearing occasionally.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Boys | 2013 | #188 | 3 | 1,429 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #292 | 15 | 2,588 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #292 | 2 | 6,876 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #383 | 5 | 2,865 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #883 | 10 | 7,044 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Emrick is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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