Empris
A girl's name of Old French origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Empris, you're looking at a name that fewer than 6 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Empris a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Empris is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Empris is a girl's baby name of Old French origin, derived from emprise, meaning 'enterprise,' 'undertaking,' or an act of bold ambition. In medieval French literature and chivalric poetry, the word described a knightly quest or an act of valor, giving the name a romantic, literary pedigree.
Empris is extremely rare in American birth records and has no national ranking. Its connection to the language of chivalry and heroic endeavor gives it a quietly adventurous quality — an unusual choice for a girl that carries the implication of someone who takes on great things.
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In the American context, Empris is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2014–2014). Its Old French roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 6 total births, Empris exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Empris has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2014.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | #15160 | — |
The Story of Empris
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2014, Empris is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Empris are most likely born between 2014 and 2014.
How rare is Empris?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Empris is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2014, peaked in the 2010s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2014–2014)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | #15160 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2014–2014