boys' name · peaked 2015

Emett

Every Emett since 1883 — 351 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1883Boys
Rank 2025
#12,580
among boys
Babies in 2025
5
named Emett
Peak year
2015
25 babies
All-time total
351
since 1883

The story of Emett

Emett is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,580 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1883, 351 American babies have been named Emett. Its peak came in 2015, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Emett stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Emett year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 5 #12,580
2024 12 #6,955
2023 11 #7,413
2022 15 #5,949
2021 11 #7,245
2020 12 #6,743
2019 15 #5,901
2018 13 #6,451
2017 14 #6,128
2016 16 #5,624
2015 25 #4,111
2014 14 #6,090
2013 12 #6,735
2012 16 #5,553
2011 15 #5,753
2010 13 #6,459
2009 11 #7,355
2008
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2002
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1925
1920 8 #3,296
1915 8 #2,900
1910
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1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Emett in 2025?

Emett ranked #12,580 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Emett?

351 babies have been named Emett in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Emett most popular?

Emett peaked in 2015, when 25 newborns received the name.

Is Emett a boy or girl name?

Emett is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Emett rising or falling?

Emett is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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