Emmy
Emmy is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Whole, universal, or rival.
Origin and history
Emmy originated as a hypocoristic form of names starting with the Germanic root 'Ermen' (such as Emma or Emily), meaning whole or universal. While historically a nickname, it has increasingly gained popularity in the United States as an independent given name. Its usage in recent years reflects a growing trend toward short, friendly, vintage-style feminine names.
Popularity in the United States
12,963 babies in the United States have been named Emmy since 1880. It ranks #1407 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #484.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.7 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 13 |
| 1890-1900 | 43 |
| 1900-1910 | 44 |
| 1910-1920 | 160 |
| 1920-1930 | 312 |
| 1930-1940 | 196 |
| 1940-1950 | 197 |
| 1950-1960 | 224 |
| 1960-1970 | 158 |
| 1970-1980 | 391 |
| 1980-1990 | 528 |
| 1990-2000 | 544 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,846 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,541 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,766 |
Famous people named Emmy
- Emmy Rossum: Actress, Director
Fun facts
- Originally used as a nickname for Emma, Emily, or Emmeline, Emmy has steadily established itself as a standalone first name in the U.S.
- The nickname Emmy became globally recognized through the Emmy Awards, which were named after 'Immy', an early television camera tube term.