Emmie
Emmie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Whole, universal, or industrious.
Origin and history
Emmie originated as a diminutive of Germanic names like Emma or Anglo-Norman names like Emily. It has historically functioned both as a nickname and an independent given name. In recent years, Emmie has risen in popularity in the U.S. as a standalone name preferred for its soft, vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
10,387 babies in the United States have been named Emmie since 1880. It ranks #1594 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #680.
States where it is most popular
- GA (11.3 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- SC (5.9 %)
- AL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 192 |
| 1890-1900 | 348 |
| 1900-1910 | 340 |
| 1910-1920 | 619 |
| 1920-1930 | 709 |
| 1930-1940 | 478 |
| 1940-1950 | 306 |
| 1950-1960 | 229 |
| 1960-1970 | 142 |
| 1970-1980 | 131 |
| 1980-1990 | 161 |
| 1990-2000 | 253 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,014 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,994 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,471 |
Famous people named Emmie
- Emmie Allen: athlete, soccer player
Fun facts
- While originally a pet name for Emma, Emily, or Emmeline, Emmie is increasingly registered as an independent formal name in the United States.
- When derived from Emma, the name stems from the Old Germanic element 'ermun', meaning whole or universal.