Emmett
Emmett is of German and Hebrew origin, derived from the word "emmet" meaning "ant" (symbolizing industriousness) or from the Hebrew name Emet meaning "truth." It gained popularity as an English surname before transitioning into use as a strong, vintage first name.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,911. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,609
- 2012: 2,027
- 2013: 2,360
- 2014: 2,639
- 2015: 3,043
- 2016: 3,046
- 2017: 3,169
- 2018: 3,435
- 2019: 3,555
- 2020: 3,406
- 2021: 3,663
- 2022: 3,324
- 2023: 3,076
- 2024: 3,010
- 2025: 2,950
- 2026 (projected): 2,911
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce with clear phonetics
- •Double 't' ending gives it a sturdy, grounded feel
- •Strong vintage charm without feeling dated
- •Works well across all ages from baby to adult
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Emmett Brown
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Emmett Cullen
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Statistics
78,564
Total births since 1880
2021
Peak year
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