Emy
- US rank
- #2,719
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,661 in 2024
63 babies were named Emy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 131 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Emy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,510 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Emy, 63 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Emy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEmy first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #2,661.
- Then vs nowEmy is 3.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 82,645 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 25,510.
- TrendEmy has climbed 131 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,719. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Emy
Emy is a girl name of French and German origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with E and ending in “-emy”. US birth records list Emy for girls from 1916 to 2025, in 78 of those 110 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #2,661 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,719, with 63 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.2 | 833,333 girls |
| 1920s | 2.2 | 462,963 girls |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 877,193 girls |
| 1940s | 2.6 | 387,597 girls |
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,219,512 girls |
| 1960s | 2.9 | 343,643 girls |
| 1970s | 6.4 | 157,233 girls |
| 1980s | 6.7 | 149,031 girls |
| 1990s | 7.3 | 136,986 girls |
| 2000s | 16 | 60,901 girls |
| 2010s | 21 | 47,326 girls |
| 2020s | 34 | 29,283 girls |
Other spellings of Emy
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Emy
What is the origin of the name Emy?
Emy has French, German roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Emy a boy or girl name?
Emy is a girl name.
How popular is the name Emy?
Emy ranked #2,719 for US girls in 2025, given to 63 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#2,661).