Emmet

Emmet - A very unique male name

Emmet appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #853. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Emmet and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Emmet? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Emmet. The baby boy name Emmet was given to 31 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2064 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 47,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Emmet peaked in popularity 111 years ago in 1915 on position 742.

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Emmet is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Emmet is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #732 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,363.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Emmet is where you live.

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Emmet origin and meaning

English

Variant spelling of Emmett, originally a diminutive of Emma and later a transferred surname

Emmet is the single-t spelling of Emmett, a name that grew out of the medieval name Emma and an English surname. This spelling has a long US history but has always been the minority choice. It peaked in 2015 alongside Emmett's rise and has since fallen back sharply.

Attested etymology

Emmet is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Emmet, pop culture references for the name Emmet and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Emmet

We've found the following names that sound similar to Emmet, sorted by popularity.

Emmett / Emmitt / Emmit / Emad / Emidio / Endy / Emet / Emmette / Emitt / Endi /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Emmet

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Emmet a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Emmet?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EM-it · /ˈɛmɪt/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Emmett — The standard, far more common spelling
• Emmitt — Spelling associated with football player Emmitt Smith

Nicknames: Em

Famous bearers

• Emmet Brickowski — Protagonist of The LEGO Movie, voiced by Chris Pratt (Fictional, 2014) Fictional

Style

Classic

Why parents choose it

Emmet offers the friendly, old-fashioned feel of Emmett with a slightly leaner spelling.

Worth knowing

• Will be routinely respelled Emmett, the dominant form