boy name
Emmett
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#121 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Emmett in the US, 1880–2025
Emmett first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2021, when 3,663 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,950.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Emmett popular?
Rising Emmett has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 19,429 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26,161 | |
| 2000s | 4,070 | |
| 1990s | 1,640 | |
| 1980s | 1,072 | |
| 1970s | 1,334 | |
| 1960s | 2,032 | |
| 1950s | 2,988 | |
| 1940s | 3,432 | |
| 1930s | 3,559 | |
| 1920s | 5,433 | |
| 1910s | 4,190 | |
| 1900s | 1,187 | |
| 1890s | 1,136 | |
| 1880s | 901 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emmett a boy or a girl name?
Emmett is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Emmett a popular name right now?
Emmett has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Emmett?
In 2025, Emmett ranked #121 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Emmett most popular?
Emmett was most popular in 2021, when about 3,663 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.