My
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Pretty
- Origin
- Vietnamese
My Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,093 baby girls have been named My. The name peaked in 1982 with 91 US births that year (rank #1362). In 2024, ranked #11788 nationally — 10,426 places below its 1982 peak.
Top States for My
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most My births are: California (244), Texas (49), Minnesota (8).
Other Vietnamese-Origin Names Like My
If you like My's Vietnamese origin, consider these related names: Ai, Anh, Anh Dung, Bao, Be. Browse all Vietnamese names →
Quick Facts About My
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Compare My to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for My against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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