Emmy Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Emmy can be spelled in various ways, including Emme, Emi, or Emmie, allowing for personal customization.

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A Deep Dive

Emmy Overview

Meaning

Whole, universal, work, rival

Gender

Girl

Origin

German, Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Old German word “ermen,” meaning “whole” or “universal.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈɛmi/

Popularity

Emmy is particularly loved in Sweden and Norway, where it frequently appears in the top 100 names for girls. In the USA, Emmy ranked 569th for girls in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

2 (Cooperative, Adaptable, Considerate)

Name Styles

Cute, Short, Modern

Associated Traits

Creative, joyful, sociable, thoughtful

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Emmy is often associated with creativity and artistic expression, inspired by the prestigious Emmy Awards in the entertainment industry.

Name Day

April 19th (Sweden)
A Deep Dive

Emmy Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Emmeline, Emilia, Emma, Emily, Emerson

Common Nicknames

Mimi, Ems, Emmie, Emzy

Diminutives

Em, Em-E, E

Famous People

  • Emmy Noether
    (German Mathematician)
  • Emmy Rossum
    (American Actress)
  • Emmy Raver-Lampman
    (American Actress)
  • Emmy Clarke
    (American Actress)
  • Emmy Laybourne
    (American Author)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Emmy Rossum
    ("Shameless," TV Series)
  • "Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat"
    (Children's Book)
  • Emmy Altava
    ("Professor Layton and the Last Specter," Video Game)
  • "Emmy & Oliver"
    (Novel)

What Is the Meaning of Emmy?

The name Emmy means “universal,” “whole,” “work,” or “rival.” It often represents a warm and nurturing personality, radiating kindness and understanding.

What Is the Origin of The Name Emmy?

Emmy is a diminutive form of the name Emma, which originates from the German word “ermen,” meaning “whole” or “universal.” Additionally, it has Latin roots, derived from the name “Aemilia,” which means “rival.”

Emmy Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Emmy in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5382021#5072022#5052023
Top 3 Rankings#4902019#5052023#5072022

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Emmy

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023505
(+2 from 2022)
599
(-21 from 2022)
0.03424
2022507
(+31 from 2021)
620
(+50 from 2021)
0.03458
2021538
(-21 from 2020)
570
(-15 from 2020)
0.03182
2020517
(-27 from 2019)
585
(-55 from 2019)
0.03309
2019490
(+50 from 2018)
640
(+60 from 2018)
0.03488
2018540
(+74 from 2017)
580
(+86 from 2017)
0.03119
2017614
(+8 from 2016)
494
(+15 from 2016)
0.02615
2016622
(-4 from 2015)
479
(+12 from 2015)
0.02474
2015618
(+44 from 2014)
467
(+35 from 2014)
0.02394
2014662
(-12 from 2013)
432
(-4 from 2013)
0.02208
2013650
(+68 from 2012)
436
(+49 from 2012)
0.02262
2012718
(+59 from 2011)
387
(+37 from 2011)
0.01995
2011777
(+167 from 2010)
350
(+78 from 2010)
0.01806
2010944
(-27 from 2009)
272
(-23 from 2009)
0.01387
2009917
(+36 from 2008)
295
(+12 from 2008)
0.01457
2008953
(+6 from 2007)
283
No change from 2007
0.01359
2007959
(+253 from 2006)
283
(+85 from 2006)
0.01337
20061212
(-27 from 2005)
198
(+4 from 2005)
0.00947
20051185
(+168 from 2004)
194
(+38 from 2004)
0.00956
20041353
(+69 from 2003)
156
(+17 from 2003)
0.00773
20031422
(+162 from 2002)
139
(+22 from 2002)
0.00693
20021584
(+211 from 2001)
117
(+18 from 2001)
0.00592
20011795
(+221 from 2000)
99
(+17 from 2000)
0.00500
20002016
(+22 from 1999)
82
(+6 from 1999)
0.00411
19992038
(+150 from 1998)
76
(+11 from 1998)
0.00390
19982188
(+322 from 1997)
65
(+14 from 1997)
0.00335
19972510
(-196 from 1996)
51
(-6 from 1996)
0.00267
19962314
(+202 from 1995)
57
(+7 from 1995)
0.00297
19952516
(+361 from 1994)
50
(+9 from 1994)
0.00260
19942877
(-701 from 1993)
41
(-20 from 1993)
0.00210
19932176
(+210 from 1992)
61
(+7 from 1992)
0.00309
19922386
(+98 from 1991)
54
(+4 from 1991)
0.00269
19912484
(+416 from 1990)
50
(+11 from 1990)
0.00246
19902900
(-242 from 1989)
39
(-3 from 1989)
0.00190
19892658
(-407 from 1988)
42
(-8 from 1988)
0.00211
19882251
(+58 from 1987)
50
(+4 from 1987)
0.00260
19872309
(+825 from 1986)
46
(+17 from 1986)
0.00245
19863134
(-771 from 1985)
29
(-13 from 1985)
0.00157
19852363
(+19 from 1984)
42
(+2 from 1984)
0.00227
19842382
(-285 from 1983)
40
(-7 from 1983)
0.00222
19832097
(-275 from 1982)
47
(-12 from 1982)
0.00263
19821822
(-347 from 1981)
59
(-23 from 1981)
0.00325
19811475
(-102 from 1980)
82
(-9 from 1980)
0.00458
19801373
(+459 from 1979)
91
(+33 from 1979)
0.00511
19791832
(-51 from 1978)
58
(+1 from 1978)
0.00337
19781781
(-185 from 1977)
57
(-10 from 1977)
0.00347
19771596
(+223 from 1976)
67
(+16 from 1976)
0.00407
19761819
(+458 from 1975)
51
(+15 from 1975)
0.00324
19752277
(+71 from 1974)
36
(+3 from 1974)
0.00231
19742348
(+775 from 1973)
33
(+12 from 1973)
0.00211
19733123
(-61 from 1972)
21
No change from 1972
0.00135
19723062
(-326 from 1971)
21
(-5 from 1971)
0.00130
19712736
(+374 from 1970)
26
(+5 from 1970)
0.00148
19703110
(+1086 from 1969)
21
(+9 from 1969)
0.00115
19694196
(-585 from 1968)
12
(-2 from 1968)
0.00068
19683611
(-271 from 1967)
14
(-1 from 1967)
0.00082
19673340
(+60 from 1966)
15
(+1 from 1966)
0.00087
19663400
(+804 from 1965)
14
(+4 from 1965)
0.00080
19654204
(-1098 from 1964)
10
(-7 from 1964)
0.00055
19643106
(-242 from 1963)
17
(-2 from 1963)
0.00087
19632864
(-51 from 1962)
19
No change from 1962
0.00096
19622813
(+145 from 1961)
19
(+1 from 1961)
0.00094
19612958
(-227 from 1960)
18
(-2 from 1960)
0.00087
19602731
(-338 from 1959)
20
(-3 from 1959)
0.00096
19592393
(+113 from 1958)
23
(+2 from 1958)
0.00111
19582506
(-20 from 1957)
21
No change from 1957
0.00102
19572486
(+443 from 1956)
21
(+5 from 1956)
0.00100
19562929
(-951 from 1955)
16
(-13 from 1955)
0.00078
19551978
(+97 from 1954)
29
(+3 from 1954)
0.00145
19542075
(-337 from 1953)
26
(-7 from 1953)
0.00131
19531738
(+843 from 1952)
33
(+16 from 1952)
0.00171
19522581
(-267 from 1951)
17
(-2 from 1951)
0.00089
19512314
(-61 from 1950)
19
No change from 1950
0.00103
19502253
(+368 from 1949)
19
(+4 from 1949)
0.00108
19492621
(-494 from 1948)
15
(-6 from 1948)
0.00085
19482127
(-135 from 1947)
21
(-3 from 1947)
0.00121
19471992
(-22 from 1946)
24
(+2 from 1946)
0.00132
19461970
(+772 from 1945)
22
(+11 from 1945)
0.00136
19452742
(-646 from 1944)
11
(-6 from 1944)
0.00082
19442096
(-394 from 1943)
17
(-8 from 1943)
0.00124
19431702
(+158 from 1942)
25
(+4 from 1942)
0.00174
19421860
(-164 from 1941)
21
(-1 from 1941)
0.00151
19411696
(+149 from 1940)
22
(+3 from 1940)
0.00177
19401845
(+102 from 1939)
19
(+2 from 1939)
0.00161
19391947
(-244 from 1938)
17
(-4 from 1938)
0.00150
19381703
(+614 from 1937)
21
(+8 from 1937)
0.00184
19372317
(-367 from 1936)
13
(-3 from 1936)
0.00118
19361950
(+256 from 1935)
16
(+2 from 1935)
0.00148
19352206
(-688 from 1934)
14
(-10 from 1934)
0.00129
19341518
(+452 from 1933)
24
(+8 from 1933)
0.00222
19331970
(-285 from 1932)
16
(-5 from 1932)
0.00153
19321685
(-291 from 1931)
21
(-7 from 1931)
0.00190
19311394
(+140 from 1930)
28
(+2 from 1930)
0.00254
19301534
(-252 from 1929)
26
(-8 from 1929)
0.00223
19291282
(+187 from 1928)
34
(+5 from 1928)
0.00294
19281469
(-256 from 1927)
29
(-12 from 1927)
0.00243
19271213
(+236 from 1926)
41
(+10 from 1926)
0.00332
19261449
(-224 from 1925)
31
(-9 from 1925)
0.00252
19251225
(+387 from 1924)
40
(+12 from 1924)
0.00317
19241612
(-262 from 1923)
28
(-6 from 1923)
0.00216
19231350
(+261 from 1922)
34
(+7 from 1922)
0.00271
19221611
(+57 from 1921)
27
(+1 from 1921)
0.00216
19211668
(+148 from 1920)
26
(+4 from 1920)
0.00203
19201816
(-212 from 1919)
22
(-3 from 1919)
0.00177
19191604
(+359 from 1918)
25
(+6 from 1918)
0.00213
19181963
(-411 from 1917)
19
(-5 from 1917)
0.00158
19171552
(+315 from 1916)
24
(+6 from 1916)
0.00214
19161867
(+276 from 1915)
18
(+4 from 1915)
0.00166
19152143
(-663 from 1914)
14
(-5 from 1914)
0.00137
19141480
(-75 from 1913)
19
(+2 from 1913)
0.00239
19131405
(+1574 from 1912)
17
(+12 from 1912)
0.00260
19122979
(-1434 from 1911)
5
(-5 from 1911)
0.00085
19111545
(+89 from 1910)
10
(+1 from 1910)
0.00226
19101634
(+323 from 1909)
9
(+3 from 1909)
0.00215
19091957
(-318 from 1907)
6
(-1 from 1907)
0.00163
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19071639
(-469 from 1904)
7
(-3 from 1904)
0.00207
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19041170
(+148 from 1903)
10
(+2 from 1903)
0.00342
19031318
(+148 from 1901)
8
(+2 from 1901)
0.00288
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19011466
(+95 from 1900)
6
(-1 from 1900)
0.00236
19001561
(-380 from 1899)
7
(-1 from 1899)
0.00220
18991181
(-83 from 1898)
8
(-2 from 1898)
0.00323
18981098
(+457 from 1897)
10
(+5 from 1897)
0.00365
18971555
(-263 from 1896)
5
(-2 from 1896)
0.00201
18961292
(-156 from 1894)
7
(-1 from 1894)
0.00278
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18941136
(+314 from 1892)
8
(+3 from 1892)
0.00339
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18921450
(-303 from 1887)
5
No change from 1887
0.00222
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18871147
(-354 from 1885)
5
(-3 from 1885)
0.00322
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1885793
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00564
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Emmy

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4622021#4962022#5052023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5962021#7272022#5182023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5192021#4802022#5512023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5972021#6152022#6072023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4592021#3732022#3512023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5912021#2312022#4212023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6102021#5132022#8292023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#8422021#6832022#5302023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6092021#4732022#5482023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3022021#4882022#3542023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4422021#4912022#4742023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4402021#4802022#5862023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4172021#5232022#3452023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#7032021#6472022#4562023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3772021#4502022#5702023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7932021#3692022#3642023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#7012021#6152022#4412023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8962021#4412022#3202023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#8332021#5872022#7352023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5132021#7242022#8142023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4132021#3542022#2982023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4052021#3742022#5282023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4772021#3822022#5002023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5002021#6862022#5752023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7742021#4362022#3052023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3242021#3552022#5222023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7322021#5682022#4442023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3592021#4622022#5212023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5582020#7482021#4562022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3922021#4452022#4842023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7182021#5822022#5712023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4062017#4252022#3792023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3752021#3122022#3222023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4322020#6152021#5102023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4432017#5912019#3732022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2842017#2402019#2512021

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3692018#4492022#5212023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2322017#2252021

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2862022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#822016

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2752016

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2252022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2392013

Popularity Rankings for Emmy in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#632006#2192022#2022023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#922019#962020#932021

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2842021#2092022#2402023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3392021#2322022#3232023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2672020#2512021#2342022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4342021#2622022#4072023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4242019#3502021#3052022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5422021#4262022#4012023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4302021#4202022#4042023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6412019#5012020#4592021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#6022019#9952021#6812022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#6582017#6032019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Emmy a Name for Boys or Girls?

Emmy is typically a girl’s name. It’s cute and modern, making it a trendy pick for baby girls today.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Emmy

Emmy in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Emmy Noether (Mathematician, 1882–1935): A German mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to abstract algebra and theoretical physics.
  • Emmy Rossum (Actress, born 1986): An American actress and singer, best known for her role in the TV series "Shameless."
  • Emmy Raver-Lampman (Actress, born 1988): An American actress and singer, recognized for her role in "The Umbrella Academy."
  • Emmy Clarke (Actress, born 1991): An American actress known for her role in the TV series "Monk."
  • Emmy Laybourne (Author, born 1971): An American author, actress, and screenwriter, known for her "Monument 14" book series.
  • Emmy the Great (Singer, born 1983): A British singer-songwriter whose music blends folk and indie pop.
  • Emmy Destinn (Opera Singer, 1878–1930): A Czech operatic soprano who had an illustrious career at the Metropolitan Opera.
  • Emmy Rossum ("Shameless," 2011 TV Series): Plays Fiona Gallagher, the eldest sister in a dysfunctional family struggling to make ends meet.
  • "Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat" (2007 Children's Book): Follows a young girl named Emmy who discovers her pet rat has magical shrinking powers.
  • Emmy Altava ("Professor Layton and the Last Specter," 2009 Video Game): A key character assisting Professor Layton in solving mysteries.
  • "Emmy & Oliver" (2015 Novel): Chronicles the reunion and evolving relationship between childhood friends Emmy and Oliver.
  • None

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