Emryn

An uncommon Welsh pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysWelshRising fast
#1492▼ 606in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Emryn is a girl's and boy's baby name of Welsh origin, a feminine variant of Emrys, from the Welsh meaning 'immortal' or 'divine,' ultimately from the Latin Ambrosius. Merlin's Welsh name was Myrddin Emrys — Merlin of the immortals — giving this name deep Arthurian resonance.

Emryn has a magical, mythological quality that fantasy-loving parents find irresistible. The -yn ending feminizes the Welsh classic while keeping its mystical roots. A name that sounds like it comes from a place just beyond the edge of the visible world.

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Popularity Over Time

Emryn has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2010.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Emryn
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s673▲
2010s177—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(10 years, 2010–2024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Emryn
YearBirthsRank
2024145#1492
2023303#886
202287#2177
202163#2730
202075#2351
201936#4034
201874#2421
201754#3028
20148#12272
20105#17835

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Emryn as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Emryn has also been given to 64 boys in the U.S. since 2018.

#6543
Current rank
64
Total births
2024
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Emryn be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Emryn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1492. As a boy's name, it ranks #6543.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2010–2024) · Methodology