Will my child share the name Emyr with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Emyr per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Emyr in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Emyr becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Emyr has been fairly steady, ranked #1,897 in 2025 against #1,825 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #887 in 1998.

Is Emyr a good choice for a distinctive name?

Emyr is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Emyr?

Notable people named Emyr include: Emyr Evans, Emyr Phillips and Emyr Lewis.

Is Emyr a popular baby name in the United States?

Emyr does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Emyr is a distinctive choice, ranked #1897 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Emyr in their class.

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About the Name Emyr

Emyr has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 264 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #887 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Emyr is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Emyr in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Emyr

Emyr Evans — Emyr Evans is a Welsh male squash player.
Emyr Phillips — Emyr Phillips is a retired former Welsh international rugby union player.
Emyr Lewis — Emyr Wyn Lewis is a Welsh former rugby union player who played as a flanker.

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