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).

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