Find out how popular the first name Emmi has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Emmi by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Emmi is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 107 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Emmi.

The history of the first name Emmi

The name Emmi is a diminutive form of the German name Emma, which has its roots in the Germanic word "erman" meaning "whole" or "universal". It is believed to have originated in the 9th century AD, during the reign of the Carolingian dynasty in Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emmi can be found in the Hildebrandslied, an Old High German heroic song dating back to around 800 AD. The name appears in the form "Emmichen", referring to a female character in the epic.

In the Middle Ages, the name Emmi gained popularity among German nobility and was often associated with piety and virtue. It was borne by several notable figures, including Emmi of Leiningen (c. 1200-1276), a countess and founder of the Burgau Monastery in present-day Germany.

During the Renaissance period, the name Emmi continued to be used in German-speaking regions, particularly in literary circles. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Emmi Baumgarten (1610-1676), a German poet and writer who was renowned for her religious and moral writings.

In the 19th century, the name Emmi experienced a resurgence in popularity, partly due to its association with the German Romantic movement. Emmi Lewald (1815-1890) was a prominent German novelist and advocate for women's rights, who used her writings to explore themes of female emancipation and social justice.

Another notable figure was Emmi Salminger (1819-1890), an Austrian actress and operatic soprano who achieved great success on the stages of Vienna and Berlin. Her performances in works by composers such as Wagner and Verdi earned her widespread acclaim.

Emmi Moeller (1879-1929) was a German sculptor and painter, known for her expressionist works and her participation in the avant-garde art movements of the early 20th century. Her sculptures and paintings captured the turbulence and social upheaval of the time.

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