Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Emmy.
National Rank (2025)
#445
All-Time Peak Rank
#445 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
12,963
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Emmy Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Emmy
According to SSA data, Emmy achieved its highest historical rank of #445 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 695 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 48.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 117 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Emmy scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+48.8% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record695Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
117Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:13
1890s:43
1900s:44
1910s:160
1920s:312
1930s:196
1940s:197
1950s:224
1960s:158
1970s:391
1980s:528
1990s:544
2000s:1,846
2010s:4,541
2020s:3,766
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEm-my
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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