Rising since 1999, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Envy since 1999
Babies named Envy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 199 |
| 2010s | 339 |
| 2020s | 167 |
Meaning & origin
Envy is a rare and edgy modern name, first recorded in U.S. data in 1999. As of 2025 it ranked 5,099, occurring in about 1 in 64,291 births. Its use peaked in 2012, after which it gradually declined before a slight uptick in recent years. The name has been used for both genders but is predominantly feminine. Unlike traditional virtue names, Envy carries a negative connotation as one of the seven deadly sins, which may appeal to parents seeking a bold, unconventional choice. Its rarity means no state has yet recorded enough instances to appear in top-state lists, suggesting it remains a truly unique pick nationwide.
Envy is a directly borrowed English vocabulary word, from Old French 'envie' and Latin 'invidia', meaning jealousy or ill will. Its use as a given name is a modern innovation, part of a trend of adopting virtue and emotion words as names, though unlike 'Grace' or 'Hope', Envy carries a negative connotation. It has been used sparingly in the United States since 1999.
Sibling names for Envy
Names that share Envy's style, for a brother or sister.
