Emmy

Emmy is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 690 girls in the United States.

Emmy at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Emmy

Emmy belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Emmy first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #453 in 2024, and in 2024 690 babies received the name — 12,264 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Emmy in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#453 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Emmy in 2024
690
Total since 1880
12,264

Emmy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#393 in 2014
Babies named Emmy in 2025
105
Total since 1996
1,869

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emmy mean?

The meaning of Emmy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Emmy a boy or girl name?

Emmy is a girl name. In 2024, 690 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Emmy?

Emmy comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Emmy?

Emmy first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #453 in 2024, and 690 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].