Emmett
Emmett: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Emmett
- A surname transferred from the given name.
- A male or unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From a Middle English diminutive of the female given name Emma.
How popular is Emmett?
Since 1880, 308 girls and 78,564 boys in the U.S. have been named Emmett (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3787 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #103 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #121 for boys, with 2,973 babies given the name.
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Emmett FAQ
What does the name Emmett mean?
A surname transferred from the given name. A male or unisex given name transferred from the surname. From a Middle English diminutive of the female given name Emma.
What is the origin of the name Emmett?
Emmett is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Emmett?
Since 1880, 308 girls and 78,564 boys in the U.S. have been named Emmett (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3787 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #103 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #121 for boys, with 2,973 babies given the name.
Is Emmett a boy or girl name?
Emmett is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 308 girls and 78,564 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.