Total births
1,497
Girls' name · since 1916
Emy
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 1,497 babies named Emy, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2669
- among girls today
- 1,497
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
Emy currently ranks #2669 among girls' names in America, with 1,497 babies recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Emy recorded 1,497 times among girls since 1916, holding rank #2669 nationally today, ahead of 85% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2025.
- #2669 among girls today
- 1,497 born since 1916
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Emy is currently the #2669 girls' name in America, more common than 85% of girls - 1,497 born since 1916, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2669
- among girls today
- 1,497
- born since 1916
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
Emy vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2669
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 85% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Emy was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
65 babies were named Emy in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Emy compares
1,497 Top 26% higher than 74% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Emy's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Emy | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,497 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 65 | 48 | 19,840 |
Emy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Emy splits its recorded history at 1987: 78% of all births land in the more recent half, 22% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1916 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 65 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Emy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,669
Active since
1916
Emy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Emy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Emy's strongest decade.
370 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Emy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 26
1920s
26 births
- 1930s 12
1930s
12 births
- 1940s 36
1940s
36 births
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1960s 53
1960s
53 births
- 1970s 97
1970s
97 births
- 1980s 115
1980s
115 births
- 1990s 131
1990s
131 births
- 2000s
2000s
304 births
- 2010s
2010s
370 births
- 2020s
2020s
332 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 370 births (25% of all-time use).
How Emy compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Emy's total volume
Emy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Emy by state
Where Emy concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 147 | 9.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 96 | 6.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 56 | 3.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 29 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Emy's total US births 9.8%
Even split
147 of 1,497 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emy? ▼
Emy has been given to 1,497 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #2669 as of the latest data. 65 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Emy most popular? ▼
Emy was most popular in the 2010s decade with 370 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Emy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Emy are California (147 births), Texas (96 births), Florida (56 births).
How long has the name Emy been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Emy since 1916 -- 110 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Emy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Emylee, Emya, Emylia, Emylie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Emy's data
- Emy's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (370 total births) through the 2020s (332) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Emys (147 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Emy
Nearby Names Like Emy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emy
Emylee Girl
664 births
Emya Girl
#11577 511 births
Emylia Girl
#11597 330 births
Emylie Girl
172 births
Emyah Girl
170 births
Compare Emy side by side: Emy vs Emylee Emy vs Emya Emy vs Emylia
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Emy
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2,013 births · Peak 2011
Brigid #2670
6,504 births · Peak 2000
Lael #2667
2,360 births · Peak 2025
Nava #2671
1,513 births · Peak 2025
Jayne #2666
29,107 births · Peak 1957
Rocio #2672
13,336 births · Peak 1992
Anastacia #2665
5,114 births · Peak 2003
Anissa #2673
12,498 births · Peak 1971
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Emy: #2669 Girls' Name - 1,497 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emy. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Emy draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.