Emmet
From a Middle English diminutive of the female given name Emma.
Every Emmet since 1880 — 6,966 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emmet
Emmet is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,555 in 2025 with 110 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,966 American babies have been named Emmet. Its peak came in 2015, when 262 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 Emmet stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emmet year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110 | #1,555 |
| 2024 | 108 | #1,592 |
| 2023 | 136 | #1,370 |
| 2022 | 122 | #1,482 |
| 2021 | 115 | #1,531 |
| 2020 | 141 | #1,289 |
| 2019 | 190 | #1,072 |
| 2018 | 194 | #1,047 |
| 2017 | 220 | #949 |
| 2016 | 243 | #896 |
| 2015 | 262 | #860 |
| 2014 | 220 | #961 |
| 2013 | 174 | #1,078 |
| 2012 | 158 | #1,157 |
| 2011 | 147 | #1,202 |
| 2010 | 132 | #1,300 |
| 2009 | 103 | #1,575 |
| 2008 | 82 | #1,806 |
| 2007 | 78 | #1,851 |
| 2006 | 80 | #1,746 |
| 2005 | 93 | #1,528 |
| 2004 | 74 | #1,723 |
| 2003 | 66 | #1,803 |
| 2002 | 49 | #2,164 |
| 2001 | 47 | #2,189 |
| 2000 | 46 | #2,181 |
| 1995 | 36 | #2,225 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,357 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,658 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,566 |
| 1975 | 21 | #2,151 |
| 1970 | 17 | #2,229 |
| 1965 | 22 | #1,687 |
| 1960 | 16 | #2,061 |
| 1955 | 19 | #1,808 |
| 1950 | 22 | #1,583 |
| 1945 | 33 | #1,145 |
| 1940 | 30 | #1,236 |
| 1935 | 32 | #1,174 |
| 1930 | 58 | #869 |
| 1925 | 66 | #821 |
| 1920 | 99 | #633 |
| 1915 | 86 | #625 |
| 1910 | 19 | #684 |
| 1905 | 18 | #553 |
| 1900 | 27 | #437 |
| 1895 | 31 | #333 |
| 1890 | 24 | #362 |
| 1885 | 20 | #403 |
| 1880 | 34 | #285 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emmet mean?
From a Middle English diminutive of the female given name Emma.
How popular is the name Emmet in 2025?
Emmet ranked #1,555 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 110 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emmet?
6,966 babies have been named Emmet in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emmet most popular?
Emmet peaked in 2015, when 262 newborns received the name.
Is Emmet a boy or girl name?
Emmet is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emmet rising or falling?
Emmet is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.