Emmy Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Emmy is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Emmy?
Emmy is spelled E-M-M-Y. The name has 4 letters.
Emmy at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Emmy is a diminutive form of Emma or Emily, which are derived from Germanic roots meaning “whole” or “universal” and “rival” or “industrious,”…
- Origin
- Emmy is commonly used as a short form of Emma or Emily in English-speaking countries and may derive from these longer given names with Germanic origins.
- Pronunciation
- EM-ee · 2 syllables
Emmy Popularity in 2025
Rank#445
Recorded Births695
- Girls usage rose 8 places to #445 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Emmy Mean?
Emmy is a diminutive form of Emma or Emily, which are derived from Germanic roots meaning “whole” or “universal” and “rival” or “industrious,” respectively.
Origin: Emmy is commonly used as a short form of Emma or Emily in English-speaking countries and may derive from these longer given names with Germanic origins.
How Do You Pronounce Emmy?
PronunciationEM-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Emmy?
- History
- Historical usage of Emmy typically aligns with its status as a diminutive or affectionate form of Emma or Emily, seen in records dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries.
Emmy Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 695 | #445 |
| 2024 | Girls | 692 | #453 |
| 2023 | Girls | 600 | #505 |
| 2022 | Girls | 623 | #506 |
| 2021 | Girls | 571 | #538 |
| 2020 | Girls | 585 | #517 |
| 2019 | Girls | 640 | #490 |
| 2018 | Girls | 580 | #540 |
| 2017 | Girls | 496 | #611 |
| 2016 | Girls | 480 | #622 |
| 2015 | Girls | 467 | #618 |
| 2014 | Girls | 433 | #660 |
| 2013 | Girls | 436 | #651 |
| 2012 | Girls | 387 | #718 |
| 2011 | Girls | 350 | #777 |
| 2010 | Girls | 272 | #944 |
| 2009 | Girls | 295 | #917 |
| 2008 | Girls | 283 | #953 |
| 2007 | Girls | 283 | #959 |
| 2006 | Girls | 198 | #1,212 |
| 2005 | Girls | 194 | #1,185 |
| 2004 | Girls | 156 | #1,353 |
| 2003 | Girls | 139 | #1,422 |
| 2002 | Girls | 117 | #1,584 |
When Was Emmy Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
695 recorded births
National rank #445
2024 · Girls
692 recorded births
National rank #453
2019 · Girls
640 recorded births
National rank #490
2022 · Girls
623 recorded births
National rank #506
Where Emmy Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #140 | 6 |
| UT | #239 | 19 |
| TN | #262 | 29 |
| OR | #273 | 13 |
| LA | #295 | 15 |
| NJ | #296 | 28 |
| CT | #298 | 10 |
| CA | #350 | 93 |