Emmy Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationEM-ee / ˈɛm.iEnglish; German; Latin
Meaning
Universal; whole; powerful (Latin); industrious (German)
Historical & Cultural Background
Emmy is often considered a diminutive of names like Emily or Emma. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It has also been used as a standalone name in recent years. Emmy can be associated with the Emmy Awards, which honor excellence in the television industry.
Trend Summary
Emmy has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Emmie
- Emmy
International Variants
- Emilie (French)
- Emilia (Italian)
- Emilia (Spanish)
Famous people named Emmy
Emmy Rossum is an American actress and singer known for her role in the television series 'Shameless'.
Emmy Noether was a German mathematician and physicist recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics.
Emmy Lou Harris is an American singer-songwriter known for her influential work in country and folk music.
Emmy Award is a prestigious award for excellence in the television industry, named after the name Emmy.
Fictional characters named Emmy
Emmy is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', known for her adventurous spirit.
Emmy is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda', often depicted as a companion to the protagonist.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Emmy was first seen in the United States in 1885. Emmy has ranked as high as #739 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Emmy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Emmy (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 88 | |
| TX | 71 | |
| FL | 38 | |
| NY | 27 | |
| IL | 26 | |
| TN | 24 | |
| MN | 23 | |
| UT | 23 | |
| NC | 23 | |
| PA | 23 | |
| IN | 21 | |
| KY | 20 | |
| OH | 19 | |
| GA | 19 | |
| WA | 16 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 10 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 25 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 26 |
| 1922 | 27 |
| 1923 | 34 |
| 1924 | 28 |
| 1925 | 40 |
| 1926 | 31 |
| 1927 | 41 |
| 1928 | 29 |
| 1929 | 34 |
| 1930 | 26 |
| 1931 | 28 |
| 1932 | 21 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 24 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 17 |
| 1940 | 19 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1943 | 25 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1947 | 24 |
| 1948 | 21 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 19 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 33 |
| 1954 | 26 |
| 1955 | 29 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1958 | 21 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1960 | 20 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 19 |
| 1963 | 19 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 33 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1976 | 51 |
| 1977 | 67 |
| 1978 | 57 |
| 1979 | 58 |
| 1980 | 91 |
| 1981 | 82 |
| 1982 | 59 |
| 1983 | 47 |
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 46 |
| 1988 | 50 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1992 | 54 |
| 1993 | 61 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 50 |
| 1996 | 57 |
| 1997 | 51 |
| 1998 | 65 |
| 1999 | 76 |
| 2000 | 82 |
| 2001 | 99 |
| 2002 | 117 |
| 2003 | 139 |
| 2004 | 156 |
| 2005 | 194 |
| 2006 | 198 |
| 2007 | 283 |
| 2008 | 283 |
| 2009 | 295 |
| 2010 | 272 |
| 2011 | 350 |
| 2012 | 387 |
| 2013 | 436 |
| 2014 | 432 |
| 2015 | 467 |
| 2016 | 480 |
| 2017 | 496 |
| 2018 | 580 |
| 2019 | 640 |
| 2020 | 585 |
| 2021 | 571 |
| 2022 | 623 |
| 2023 | 599 |
| 2024 | 690 |