Total births
1,289
Girls' name · since 1979
Vy
Vy has 1,289 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5498
- among girls today
- 1,289
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
1,289 babies have been named Vy since 1979, making it today's #5498 girls' name.
Vy has 1,289 recorded births among girls since 1979, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5498 as of the latest data, more common than 69% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #5498 among girls today
- 1,289 born since 1979
- 2000s peak decade
- 69% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Vy is currently the #5498 girls' name in America, more common than 69% of girls - 1,289 born since 1979, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5498
- among girls today
- 1,289
- born since 1979
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
Vy vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5498
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 69% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Vy was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
52 babies were named Vy in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Vy compares
1,289 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
Vy's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Vy | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,289 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 48 | 19,840 |
Vy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Vy's full recorded timeline at 2003, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1979, with just 7 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2008 peak of 52 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Vy at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#5,498
Active since
1979
Vy popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Vy popularity over time - boys
37 total births recorded since 1980 (Vy as boys' name)
Vy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Vy's strongest decade.
416 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Vy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s
1980s
188 births
- 1990s
1990s
255 births
- 2000s
2000s
416 births
- 2010s
2010s
290 births
- 2020s 133
2020s
133 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 416 births (32% of all-time use).
How Vy 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 Vy's total volume
Vy vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Vy by state
Where Vy concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 330 | 25.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 156 | 12.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Vy's total US births 25.6%
Even split
330 of 1,289 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vy? ▼
1,289 babies have been named Vy since 1979. It currently ranks #5498 among girls. The peak year was 2008 with 52 births.
When was Vy most popular? ▼
Vy was most popular in the 2000s decade with 416 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Vy most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vy are California (330 births), Texas (156 births), Georgia (6 births).
How long has the name Vy been used? ▼
Vy has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 47 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Vy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vyla, Vyctoria, Vyolet, Vylette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Vy's data
- Vy's decade-level peak was the 2000s (416 total births); usage has since declined to 133 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Vys (330 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 Vy
Nearby Names Like Vy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vy
Vyla Girl
#6138 207 births
Vyctoria Girl
163 births
Vyolet Girl
#10377 153 births
Vylette Girl
#16656 131 births
Vylet Girl
#10821 98 births
Compare Vy side by side: Vy vs Vyla Vy vs Vyctoria Vy vs Vyolet
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Vy
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1979–2025 (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. "Vy: #5498 Girls' Name - 1,289 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vy. 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 Vy 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 July 2026.