Emmett Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Emmett is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Emmett?
Emmett is spelled E-M-M-E-T-T. The name has 6 letters.
Emmett at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Emmett is derived from a surname that originally meant “universal” or “truth” in Old English.
- Origin
- The name Emmett may derive from an Old English surname or may be connected to the given name Emma as a diminutive or variant.
- Pronunciation
- EM-it · 2 syllables
Emmett Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,410
Recorded Births23
Rank#121
Recorded Births2,950
- Girls usage rose 1,232 places to #5,410 and recorded 6 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 2 places to #121 and recorded 60 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Emmett Mean?
Emmett is derived from a surname that originally meant “universal” or “truth” in Old English.
Origin: The name Emmett may derive from an Old English surname or may be connected to the given name Emma as a diminutive or variant.
How Do You Pronounce Emmett?
PronunciationEM-it
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Emmett?
- History
- Emmett has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since at least the 19th century and is commonly found as both a surname and a male first name.
Emmett Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 23 | #5,410 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,950 | #121 |
| 2024 | Girls | 17 | #6,642 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,010 | #119 |
| 2023 | Girls | 26 | #4,999 |
| 2023 | Boys | 3,076 | #117 |
| 2022 | Girls | 23 | #5,465 |
| 2022 | Boys | 3,324 | #116 |
| 2021 | Girls | 18 | #6,414 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,663 | #103 |
| 2020 | Girls | 20 | #5,850 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,406 | #107 |
| 2019 | Girls | 22 | #5,612 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,555 | #107 |
| 2018 | Girls | 17 | #6,792 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,435 | #114 |
| 2017 | Girls | 13 | #8,299 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,169 | #124 |
| 2016 | Girls | 16 | #7,230 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,046 | #136 |
| 2015 | Girls | 13 | #8,447 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,043 | #139 |
| 2014 | Girls | 12 | #8,966 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,639 | #156 |
When Was Emmett Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Boys
3,663 recorded births
National rank #103
2019 · Boys
3,555 recorded births
National rank #107
2018 · Boys
3,435 recorded births
National rank #114
2020 · Boys
3,406 recorded births
National rank #107
Where Emmett Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #26 | 131 |
| AK | #33 | 17 |
| NE | #37 | 45 |
| WI | #47 | 99 |
| ME | #49 | 20 |
| ID | #52 | 35 |
| IA | #55 | 56 |
| MI | #57 | 142 |