Eimmy
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Amy.
Name Census estimates that about 86 living Americans carry the first name Eimmy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eimmy today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eimmy births was 2024 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eimmy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eimmy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
86
~ 1 in 3,985,516 Americans
Peak year
2024
26 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,040
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Eimmy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eimmy from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 53 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eimmy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eimmy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eimmys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eimmy
The name Eimmy is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in antiquity. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes, where it was derived from the old Germanic word "eim," meaning "eternal" or "everlasting." This name was often bestowed upon children with the hope that they would live a long and prosperous life.
In the medieval era, the name Eimmy gained popularity among the noble classes of Europe, particularly in regions such as Germany, France, and the Low Countries. It was often associated with strength, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the warrior class.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eimmy can be found in the Nibelungenlied, a celebrated Germanic epic poem from the 13th century. In this literary work, Eimmy was the name of a valiant knight who fought bravely in the service of his king.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Eimmy. In the 11th century, Eimmy of Boulogne was a prominent French nobleman and military leader who played a key role in the Norman conquest of England. Another famous Eimmy was Eimmy von Leiningen (1528-1586), a German nobleman and statesman who served as a trusted advisor to several Holy Roman Emperors.
In the realm of arts and culture, Eimmy von Trier (1792-1870) was a renowned German painter and sculptor whose works were highly acclaimed during the Romantic era. Eimmy Wachter (1867-1944) was a celebrated Swiss architect and urban planner who left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Zurich and other Swiss cities.
More recently, Eimmy Rossum (born 1986) is an American actress and singer known for her roles in various films and television series, including the popular show "Shameless."
While the name Eimmy may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a rich and fascinating moniker steeped in history and cultural significance. Its enduring legacy serves as a testament to the timeless appeal of names that carry the weight of centuries-old traditions and stories.
People
Eimmy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eimmy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eimmy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eimmy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 86 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eimmy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,985,516 US residents.
Is Eimmy a common name?
We classify Eimmy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 87 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eimmy most popular?
The single biggest year for Eimmy was 2024, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eimmy is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eimmy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eimmy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eimmy in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eimmy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eimmy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eimmy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Eimmy?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Eimmy at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.