Emmit
Every Emmit since 1882 — 4,260 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emmit
Emmit is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,334 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 4,260 American babies have been named Emmit. Its peak came in 2012, when 137 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 Emmit stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emmit year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,334 |
| 2024 | 34 | #3,410 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,855 |
| 2022 | 59 | #2,386 |
| 2021 | 74 | #2,005 |
| 2020 | 85 | #1,780 |
| 2019 | 81 | #1,853 |
| 2018 | 96 | #1,666 |
| 2017 | 104 | #1,572 |
| 2016 | 121 | #1,435 |
| 2015 | 122 | #1,408 |
| 2014 | 120 | #1,404 |
| 2013 | 129 | #1,331 |
| 2012 | 137 | #1,281 |
| 2011 | 97 | #1,589 |
| 2010 | 73 | #1,930 |
| 2009 | 41 | #2,917 |
| 2008 | 43 | #2,798 |
| 2007 | 31 | #3,464 |
| 2006 | 36 | #3,044 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,264 |
| 2004 | 33 | #3,040 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,763 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,384 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,174 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,039 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,922 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,485 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,106 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 16 | #2,327 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,669 |
| 1960 | 19 | #1,874 |
| 1955 | 18 | #1,863 |
| 1950 | 18 | #1,761 |
| 1945 | 27 | #1,280 |
| 1940 | 35 | #1,112 |
| 1935 | 31 | #1,207 |
| 1930 | 48 | #983 |
| 1925 | 77 | #750 |
| 1920 | 52 | #961 |
| 1915 | 54 | #836 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,141 |
| 1905 | 11 | #758 |
| 1900 | 12 | #755 |
| 1895 | 9 | #754 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emmit in 2025?
Emmit ranked #3,334 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emmit?
4,260 babies have been named Emmit in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emmit most popular?
Emmit peaked in 2012, when 137 newborns received the name.
Is Emmit a boy or girl name?
Emmit is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emmit rising or falling?
Emmit is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.