My
Primarily a girl's name with 1,093 recorded births. Also given to 239 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Symbol for megayear(s).
My is a girl's and boy's baby name of Scandinavian origin, used as a given name in Sweden and Norway — from the Old Norse mý, a variant of the name Mia or a standalone name meaning 'mine, my own' or possibly from the Old Norse mýr ('bog, wetland, marsh'). In Scandinavian countries, My is a complete and respected given name, notable for its brevity and warmth.
My carries the Scandinavian confidence of a name that needs no elaboration — two letters that contain the declaration of possession and belonging, the warmth of the possessive adjective turned into a name, saying simply and completely: this is mine. A name of Nordic minimalist beauty.
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In the American context, My is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1971–2024). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
Today, My is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #11788), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
My climbed 3682 spots in the last 20 years — from #15470 to #11788.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 32 | #12109 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 99 | #10985 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 96 | #10909 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 201 | #5361 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 540 | #2332 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 125 | #5040 | — |
The Story of My
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1982, My is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named My are most likely born between 1972 and 1992.
How rare is My?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named My — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1971, peaked in the 1980s with 540 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
My by the numbers
- Would fill 23 school buses
- Meeting one My per day would take 3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(50 years, 1971–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #11788 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14761 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11852 |
| 2020 | 10 | #10036 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15082 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9751 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11505 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8295 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10700 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15945 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6794 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7688 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13101 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11240 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16839 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8574 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11540 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15470 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10198 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9282 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
My as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, My has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 239 births since 1975.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–2024