Emmit

Emmit - A very unique male name

Emmit appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #1017. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Emmit and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Emmit? 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 Emmit. The baby boy name Emmit was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3956 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Emmit peaked in popularity 101 years ago in 1925 on position 680.

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Emmit is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Emmit is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,685 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,685.

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 Emmit is where you live.

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Emmit origin and meaning

Variant of Emmett

A variant spelling of Emmett, from the Germanic surname Emmet, originally a diminutive of Emma

Emmit is the single-T spelling of Emmett, in the data since 1912. Its most famous near-namesake, running back Emmitt Smith, spells it with two Ts — so Emmit itself ships without that bearer.

Attested etymology

Emmit is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Emmit

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

Emmett / Emmitt / Emmet / 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 year (table view)

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Even more about Emmit

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 Emmit 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 Emmit?

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 spelling, a separate established name.
• Emmitt — The two-T spelling borne by Emmitt Smith.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Emmit for Emmett's sturdy vintage feel in a slightly leaner spelling.

Worth knowing

• Constantly respelled Emmett or Emmitt — including after the famous running back.