Holding steady, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Emie since 1975
Babies named Emie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Emie is a modern feminine name that first entered the U.S. records in 1975. It is likely a variant of Emmy or a feminine form of Emie, drawing from the Germanic element 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal.' The name has maintained a stable presence, with a slight upward trend in the 2020s. Its peak year was 2022, and as of 2025 it ranks 6,838, with about 1 in 100,454 newborns receiving the name. Emie remains a rare but recognizable choice, appealing to parents seeking a simple, melodic alternative to more common names like Emma or Emily.
Emie is a recently coined name, first recorded in 1975. It is likely a modern variant of Emmy or a feminine form of Emie, itself a diminutive of names like Emily or Emma. The name may ultimately trace back to the Germanic element 'ermen,' meaning 'whole' or 'universal.' In contemporary usage, Emie has seen a modest but steady increase in popularity, particularly in the 2020s.
“Emie” around the world
Where Emie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
85
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy
Sibling names for Emie
Names that share Emie's style, for a brother or sister.
