Declining since 2013, #3,314 for boys today.
Popularity of Emmit since 1882
Babies named Emmit per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Emmit's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 47 |
| 1890s | 69 |
| 1900s | 105 |
| 1910s | 386 |
| 1920s | 589 |
| 1930s | 432 |
| 1940s | 276 |
| 1950s | 214 |
| 1960s | 138 |
| 1970s | 96 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 130 |
| 2000s | 294 |
| 2010s | 1,080 |
| 2020s | 331 |
Meaning & origin
Emmit is a variant spelling of Emmett, a name with origins that are somewhat debated. It may trace back to the English surname derived from the Old German name Emma, meaning 'whole' or 'universal', or to the Hebrew word 'emet' meaning 'truth'. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, influenced by the Irish patriot Robert Emmet. Emmit first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1882, and as of 2025, it ranks 3314, with approximately 1 in 48802 baby boys receiving the name. Its peak year was 1886, indicating that the name was far more common in the late 19th century. Since 2013, its usage has been declining. The name is most frequently given in Texas (TX). Emmit offers a slightly softer look than the more common Emmett, but shares the same straightforward pronunciation and heritage.
Emmit is a variant spelling of Emmett, an English surname derived from the Old German name Emma, meaning 'whole' or 'universal', or from the Hebrew word 'emet' meaning 'truth'. Historically, Emmett has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, influenced by the surname and possibly by the Irish patriot Robert Emmet. The spelling Emmit is less common but shares the same origins.
Where Emmit is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Mick
Sibling names for Emmit
Names that share Emmit's style, for a brother or sister.
