Emmit
Boy nameEmmit has been given to 4,260 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 2012.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,260
Peak year
2012 (137 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1882
10-year trend
▼ -71%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Emmit's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #755 |
| 1925 | #750 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Emmit — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Emmit.
FAQ
How popular is the name Emmit?
Emmit has been given to 4,260 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Emmit peak?
Emmit peaked in 2012, when 137 babies were given the name.
Is Emmit a girl or boy name?
Emmit is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Emmit are boys).
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