Emmy

Emmy - A very unique female name

Emmy appeared on the charts for the first time in 1916 on position #1696. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Emmy and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Emmy? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Emmy. The baby girl name Emmy was given to 664 baby girls in 2025, ranking #442 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,963 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Emmy peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 442.

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Emmy is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Emmy is currently topping the baby name charts in Delaware at position #149 - and is the least popular in Virginia at position #1,087.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Emmy is where you live.

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Emmy origin and meaning

Germanic — nickname name

Traditionally a diminutive of Emma (Germanic ermen, 'whole, universal') and of Emily/Emilia (Latin Aemilia)

Emmy lived as Emma and Emily's nickname for a century before standing alone. It has risen to its peak in 2025 as nickname names (Evie, Millie, Emmy) take over from their formal parents.

Attested etymology

Emmy is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Emmy, pop culture references for the name Emmy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Emmy

We've found the following names that sound similar to Emmy, sorted by popularity.

Emma / Emmie / Emani / Emi / Ema / Emme / Emoni / Eman / Emmi / Eimy /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Emmy

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Emmy a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Emmy?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EM-ee · /ˈɛmi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Emmie — Variant spelling
• Emi — Variant spelling, also a Japanese name

Nicknames: Em

Famous bearers

• Emmy Rossum — Actress and singer known for Shameless (b. 1986) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameShort formVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Sweet and informal, it skips the formality of Emma/Emily while keeping their familiarity.

Worth knowing

• The Emmy Awards are the instant association, and many will assume it is short for Emma or Emily.