Emmett
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Universal; Truth
Background: The name Emmett originates from an Old French surname that itself comes from a diminutive of the Germanic name 'Emmerich,' meaning 'universal' or 'truth.' This demonstrates a connection between the meanings throughout its evolution into modern usage.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#382
Total births
75,881
Most popular decade
2020s
(49,701 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+37 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 74
- First year rank
- #175
- Peak year
- 2021
- Peak year births
- 3,662
- Peak rank
- #103
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,001
- Recent rank
- #119
Female
- First year
- 1917
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,594
- Peak year
- 2023
- Peak year births
- 26
- Peak rank
- #4,997
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 17
- Recent rank
- #6,613
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).