Envy

Primarily a girl's name of Latin origin with 686 recorded births. Also given to 5 boys.

Girl's nameAlso boy's#6443 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

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Envy is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, from the Latin invidia, meaning 'to look upon with malice' — though as a given name it is typically chosen for its aesthetic appeal and the idea of being someone worth envying. In naming, it transforms a negative emotion into an aspirational quality.

Envy belongs to the provocative tradition of naming children after challenging concepts — like Rebel, Chaos, or Lust — where the word itself creates a statement. Bold, unusual, and impossible to forget.

EtymologyShow more

Phonetically, Envy belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Latin naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Latin names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Envy’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

686

Total births

Since 1999

2012

Peak

42 births

1999

First recorded

26 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Envy was #5812 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #6443, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1999Peak: 2012 (42 births)Current: #6443

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Envy
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	141	#4903	▼
2010s	338	#4346	▲
2000s	199	#6767	▲
1990s	8	#10661	—

The Story of Envy

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2012, Envy is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Envy are most likely born between 2002 and 2022.

How rare is Envy?

Only about 1 in every 200,000 babies born in 2024 was named Envy — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1999, peaked in the 2010s with 338 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Envy by the numbers

Would fill 14 school buses
Meeting one Envy per day would take 1.9 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(25 years, 1999–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Envy
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	18	#6443	-15 (-45.5%)
2023	33	#4299	+8 (32.0%)
2022	25	#5208	-9 (-26.5%)
2021	34	#4186	+3 (9.7%)
2020	31	#4379	-6 (-16.2%)
2019	37	#3948	+12 (48.0%)
2018	25	#5210	-3 (-10.7%)
2017	28	#4850	-8 (-22.2%)
2016	36	#4110	+2 (5.9%)
2015	34	#4247	+7 (25.9%)
2014	27	#5067	-6 (-18.2%)
2013	33	#4359	-9 (-21.4%)
2012	42	#3735	+6 (16.7%)
2011	36	#4090	-4 (-10.0%)
2010	40	#3842	+2 (5.3%)
2009	38	#4042	+15 (65.2%)
2008	23	#6005	-15 (-39.5%)
2007	38	#4073	+9 (31.0%)
2006	29	#4863	+10 (52.6%)
2005	19	#6358	-2 (-9.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Envy as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Envy has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 2008.

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Current rank

Total births

2008

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Envy a boy's or girl's name?

Envy is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Envy most popular?

Envy reached its peak popularity in 2012 with 42 births that year. It is currently ranked #6443 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Envy?

Envy is currently ranked #6443 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 686 babies since 1999.

Can Envy be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Envy is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #6443. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2024