A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of My since 1971
Babies named My per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 125 | 48 |
| 1980s | 540 | 138 |
| 1990s | 201 | 48 |
| 2000s | 96 | 5 |
| 2010s | 99 | 0 |
| 2020s | 40 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
My is a name that appears only sporadically in U.S. birth records, first recorded in 1971. It reached its peak year of use in 1982, after which it faded. However, since 2022 the name has been on a rising trajectory, possibly reflecting a modern taste for short, vowel-heavy names. The name is so rare that the top states data is empty, and it has a 1-in-229,610 birth rate in 2025, placing it at rank 11,932. Parents considering My should be aware that its meaning and origin are unclear, but its brevity and simplicity may appeal to those seeking a truly unique name.
My is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may have arisen as a diminutive or pet form of names such as Myrtle or Mary, or as a modern invented name. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1971, with a peak in 1982, and has seen a slight resurgence since 2022.
“My” around the world
Where My lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for My
Names that share My's style, for a brother or sister.
