Emerick, an intriguing name of German origin, is derived from the word 'emerich', which means 'home ruler'. It's composed of two elements: 'emeri' meaning 'powerful', and '-ric', a suffix denoting 'ruler'. The name Emerick gained popularity during the Middle Ages in Europe, but its usage has since become quite rare. It is often associated with historical figures like Saint Emeric (972-1031), who was a Hungarian prince known for his piety and benevolence. Despite its rarity today, Emerick carries a strong and noble connotation that might appeal to parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their child.
The name Emerick experienced a significant increase in popularity from the early 2010s onwards, with a steady rise from 5 births per year to peak at 47 births in 2018. However, there were fluctuations prior to this trend, with periods of low frequency throughout most of the 20th century and even some years with no recorded births for Emerick between 1963 and 2001. Since then, it has consistently been among the more popular names each year, though it has seen a slight decline in recent years (33 births in both 2022 and 2023). Overall, there have been a total of 674 recorded births for Emerick since 1912.