Emmy
How to say it: EM-ee · /ˈɛmi/
Diminutive of Emma or Emily; from Germanic 'ermen' (whole, universal). Also used independently.
Emmy was the 187th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 695 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 58% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #163 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #187 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 695 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,721 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +58% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #163 |
| In France, 2025 | #27 among girls’ names, 390 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Growth defines Emmy in recent years, culminating in the 2020s. The name sits at its peak and should rise further.
What goes with it
Soft and light in two syllables, Emmy feels gentle and cheerful. Maisie matches its sweetness.
Nicknames
- Em
Honouring a Emmy in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Emmy is about 1 in 72.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #27 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #397. Ireland: #394.
Famous people named Emmy
- Emmy Noether (1882–1935)German Jewish mathematician
- Emmy (born 2000)Norwegian singer and songwriter
- Emmy Raver-Lampman (born 1988)American actress and singer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Emmy Awards are the major US television awards; Emmy reads as the award nickname.
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