Emmy
girl name#445 in 2025Emmy entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #445 in 2025, ranks #445 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1885–2025
#445
rank today
#445
peak (2025)
695
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #970 |
| 1890s | #1285 |
| 1900s | #1519 |
| 1910s | #1817 |
| 1920s | #1470 |
| 1930s | #1823 |
| 1940s | #2065 |
| 1950s | #2326 |
| 1960s | #3322 |
| 1970s | #2369 |
| 1980s | #2186 |
| 1990s | #2439 |
| 2000s | #1340 |
| 2010s | #663 |
| 2020s | #494 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Emmy has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 12,000 people named Emmy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Emmy is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Emmy in 2025?
- Emmy ranks #445 among US girl names in 2025, with 695 babies given the name.
- When was the name Emmy most popular?
- Emmy peaked in 2025, reaching #445 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Emmy with classmates?
- Emmy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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