Declining since 2016, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Emett since 1883
Babies named Emett per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Emett's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 153 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Emett is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1883. At that time, it peaked in popularity, but it has since become quite uncommon. In 2023, it ranked #12,008, with only about 1 in 341,615 babies given the name. Its trajectory has been falling since 2016, reflecting a long-term decline. The name appears to be a variant of the more familiar Emmett, which has seen a resurgence in recent years, but Emett itself remains a distinctive and infrequent choice. With no top states or famous bearers to speak of, Emett offers a unique alternative for parents seeking an underused name with a classic feel.
Emett is likely a variant of Emmett, which itself derives from the English surname Emmett, a diminutive of Emma. Emma comes from the Germanic word 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. Alternatively, Emett could be a short form of Emerson, an English patronymic meaning 'son of Emery'. Emery is derived from the Old Germanic name 'Emmerich', meaning 'work ruler'. The name has been used in the United States since the late 19th century, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em
Sibling names for Emett
Names that share Emett's style, for a brother or sister.
