Emmeric is of German origin, derived from the name Amalric, which is composed of the elements 'amal', meaning 'work', and 'ric', meaning 'power'. This gives Emmeric the meaning 'powerful in work' or 'active in battle'. It was popular during the Middle Ages but has since become quite rare. The variant Emeric is more commonly seen today.
The name Emmeric saw a surge in popularity between 2017 and 2018, with the number of births more than doubling from 12 to 22 during that period. However, since then, the number of newborns named Emmeric has steadily decreased, reaching a low of 6 in 2020. Overall, there have been 40 babies named Emmeric born between 2014 and 2020.