Emzy
A diminutive form of the name Emily, derived from the Germanic name Aemilius.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Emzy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Emzy today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emzy births was 1920 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emzy. 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 Emzy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1920 SSA rank
#3,966
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Emzy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Emzy 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 Emzy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Emzy
The name Emzy is believed to have originated from the Old English word "emzen," which means "to stitch" or "to sew." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who worked as a tailor or seamstress in the early medieval period in England.
Historically, the name Emzy was predominantly found in the rural areas of southern England, particularly in the counties of Sussex and Kent. It's possible that the name gained popularity among families involved in the textile trade or those who practiced traditional crafts like weaving and embroidery.
While there are no known references to the name Emzy in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it appears in several historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to 1287, when an Emzy Weaver was mentioned in the tax records of the village of Wiston in Sussex.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Emzy. One of the most famous was Emzy Fitzherbert (1470-1536), a Tudor-era courtier and close friend of King Henry VIII. She is rumored to have been secretly married to the king, though the union was never officially recognized.
Another notable Emzy was Emzy Cholmondeley (1584-1659), an English landowner and Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. She was known for her staunch support of the Royalist cause during the English Civil War.
In the 18th century, Emzy Harcourt (1714-1789) was a prominent socialite and hostess in London's high society. Her salon was frequented by many influential writers, artists, and politicians of the time, including Samuel Johnson and Joshua Reynolds.
During the Victorian era, Emzy Billington (1835-1901) was a celebrated English opera singer who performed at the Royal Opera House in London and in major theaters across Europe. She was particularly renowned for her roles in the operas of Verdi and Bellini.
Finally, Emzy Nightingale (1870-1956) was a British suffragette and activist who campaigned tirelessly for women's right to vote. She was arrested and imprisoned multiple times for her involvement in protests and civil disobedience actions.
These are just a few examples of individuals named Emzy who have left their mark on history across various fields and eras, reflecting the enduring legacy and versatility of this unique name.
People
Emzy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emzy 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
Emzy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emzy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emzy 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 - US residents.
Is Emzy a common name?
We classify Emzy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emzy most popular?
The single biggest year for Emzy was 1920, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emzy is about 0 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 Emzy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emzy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emzy in the SSA data are male. 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 Emzy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emzy 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 Emzy 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 many people are named Emzy?
Find out how many Americans are named Emzy on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.