girl name
Emmy
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#445 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Emmy in the US, 1880–2025
Emmy first appears in US records in 1885. It peaked in 2025, when 695 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 695.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Emmy a boy or a girl name?
Emmy is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Emmy?
In 2025, Emmy ranked #445 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Emmy most popular?
Emmy was most popular in 2025, when about 695 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.