Emmitt Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Emmitt is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Emmitt?
Emmitt is spelled E-M-M-I-T-T. The name has 6 letters.
Emmitt at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Emmitt is a variant of the Old German name Emmet or Emma, meaning “universal” or “whole.”
- Origin
- The name Emmitt may derive from the Old German name Emmet or Emma, which relate to meanings of universality or completeness.
- Pronunciation
- EM-it · 2 syllables
Emmitt Popularity in 2025
Rank#13,208
Recorded Births6
Rank#769
Recorded Births333
- Girls usage rose 2,043 places to #13,208 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2021.
- Boys usage fell 89 places to #769 and recorded 69 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 Emmitt Mean?
Emmitt is a variant of the Old German name Emmet or Emma, meaning “universal” or “whole.”
Origin: The name Emmitt may derive from the Old German name Emmet or Emma, which relate to meanings of universality or completeness.
How Do You Pronounce Emmitt?
PronunciationEM-it
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Emmitt?
- History
- Emmitt has been used primarily in English-speaking countries, sometimes as a variant spelling of Emmet or Emmett, but precise historical usage details are limited.
Emmitt Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 6 | #13,208 |
| 2025 | Boys | 333 | #769 |
| 2024 | Boys | 402 | #680 |
| 2023 | Boys | 415 | #659 |
| 2022 | Boys | 470 | #598 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 536 | #545 |
| 2020 | Boys | 560 | #510 |
| 2019 | Boys | 571 | #500 |
| 2018 | Boys | 523 | #536 |
| 2017 | Boys | 529 | #535 |
| 2016 | Boys | 565 | #523 |
| 2015 | Boys | 477 | #583 |
| 2014 | Boys | 442 | #606 |
| 2013 | Boys | 394 | #623 |
| 2012 | Boys | 359 | #660 |
| 2011 | Boys | 284 | #785 |
| 2010 | Boys | 242 | #870 |
| 2009 | Boys | 146 | #1,226 |
| 2008 | Boys | 112 | #1,467 |
| 2007 | Boys | 107 | #1,488 |
| 2006 | Boys | 90 | #1,605 |
| 2005 | Boys | 84 | #1,619 |
| 2004 | Boys | 51 | #2,238 |
When Was Emmitt 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.
2019 · Boys
571 recorded births
National rank #500
2016 · Boys
565 recorded births
National rank #523
2020 · Boys
560 recorded births
National rank #510
2021 · Boys
536 recorded births
National rank #545
Where Emmitt 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IN | #379 | 19 |
| MS | #415 | 7 |
| MO | #419 | 15 |
| MN | #477 | 11 |
| KY | #485 | 9 |
| OH | #513 | 20 |
| PA | #526 | 18 |
| TN | #551 | 13 |