Emmitt
Emmitt: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Emmitt
- A surname transferred from the given name.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From a Middle English diminutive of the female given name Emma.
How popular is Emmitt?
Since 1880, 11 girls and 14,238 boys in the U.S. have been named Emmitt (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13720 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #424 in 1905. In 2025 it ranked #770 for boys, with 339 babies given the name.
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Emmitt FAQ
What does the name Emmitt mean?
A surname transferred from the given name. A male given name transferred from the surname. From a Middle English diminutive of the female given name Emma.
What is the origin of the name Emmitt?
Emmitt is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Emmitt?
Since 1880, 11 girls and 14,238 boys in the U.S. have been named Emmitt (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13720 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #424 in 1905. In 2025 it ranked #770 for boys, with 339 babies given the name.
Is Emmitt a boy or girl name?
Emmitt is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 11 girls and 14,238 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.