Emmit
boy name#3314 in 2025Emmit entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #470 in 1886, ranks #3314 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
#3314
rank today
#470
peak (1886)
35
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #769 |
| 1890s | #775 |
| 1900s | #800 |
| 1910s | #925 |
| 1920s | #897 |
| 1930s | #998 |
| 1940s | #1357 |
| 1950s | #1708 |
| 1960s | #2305 |
| 1970s | #3344 |
| 1980s | #5029 |
| 1990s | #4553 |
| 2000s | #3553 |
| 2010s | #1544 |
| 2020s | #2619 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Emmit has been most popular in CA, WI, MN.
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Emmit are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Emmit alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Emmit in 2025?
- Emmit ranks #3314 among US boy names in 2025, with 35 babies given the name.
- When was the name Emmit most popular?
- Emmit peaked in 1886, reaching #470 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Emmit with classmates?
- Emmit will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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