How popular is the name Emit in 2025?

Emit is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Emit most popular?

Emit peaked in 1888, reaching #815 among US boy names.

Emit will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Emit entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #815 in 1888, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#815

peak (1888)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 100 people named Emit are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Emit alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Emit in 2025?: Emit is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Emit most popular?: Emit peaked in 1888, reaching #815 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Emit with classmates?: Emit will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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