#4532024 rank
2024peak year
11,765babies named Emmy since 1880
▲ +8%5-year trend
Emmy popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Emmy mean?
A diminutive of Emma and Emily, from the Germanic root ermen meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It became a standalone given name in the 19th century.
OriginGermanic
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Emmy
Same era, same vibe — if you like Emmy, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Emmys
- Emmy Rossum, actress and singer
Spellings & variants
EmmieEm
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