Emmet
boy name#1554 in 2025Emmet entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #283 in 1880, ranks #1554 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1554
rank today
#283
peak (1880)
110
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #374 |
| 1890s | #463 |
| 1900s | #538 |
| 1910s | #668 |
| 1920s | #789 |
| 1930s | #1125 |
| 1940s | #1326 |
| 1950s | #1676 |
| 1960s | #2059 |
| 1970s | #2561 |
| 1980s | #3562 |
| 1990s | #2502 |
| 2000s | #1852 |
| 2010s | #1050 |
| 2020s | #1468 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Emmet has been most popular in CA, MI, IL.
Living bearers
About 4,400 people named Emmet are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Emmet alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Emmet in 2025?
- Emmet ranks #1554 among US boy names in 2025, with 110 babies given the name.
- When was the name Emmet most popular?
- Emmet peaked in 1880, reaching #283 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Emmet with classmates?
- Emmet will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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