Emmitt
boy name#769 in 2025Emmitt entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #421 in 1905, ranks #769 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#769
rank today
#421
peak (1905)
333
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #582 |
| 1890s | #540 |
| 1900s | #495 |
| 1910s | #617 |
| 1920s | #636 |
| 1930s | #680 |
| 1940s | #698 |
| 1950s | #792 |
| 1960s | #1010 |
| 1970s | #1418 |
| 1980s | #2227 |
| 1990s | #1907 |
| 2000s | #1823 |
| 2010s | #622 |
| 2020s | #627 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Emmitt has been most popular in TX, OH, CA.
Living bearers
About 10,500 people named Emmitt are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Emmitt alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Emmitt in 2025?
- Emmitt ranks #769 among US boy names in 2025, with 333 babies given the name.
- When was the name Emmitt most popular?
- Emmitt peaked in 1905, reaching #421 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Emmitt with classmates?
- Emmitt will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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