Emmitt

Emmitt - A very unique male name

Emmitt appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #417. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Emmitt and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Emmitt? 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 Emmitt. The baby boy name Emmitt was given to 278 baby boys in 2025, ranking #783 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 5,274 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Emmitt peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 417.

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Emmitt is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Emmitt is currently topping the baby name charts in Indiana at position #382 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,231.

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 Emmitt is where you live.

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Emmitt origin and meaning

Variant of Emmett, an English surname name

Uncertain — Emmett began as a surname related to the diminutive of Emma (Germanic, 'whole' or 'universal'), but the surname's own path is not fully documented

Emmitt is the spelling of Emmett fixed in American memory by one man: Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher, whose 1990s stardom kept this variant alive. The name has been in the data since 1910 and peaked most recently in 2019, though it has fallen since 2020.

Origin uncertain

Emmitt is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Emmitt

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

Emmett / Emmet / 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)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Emmitt

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 Emmitt 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 Emmitt?

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 and larger entry
• Emmet — Single-t spelling in use
• Emit — Rare respelling that collides with the English word

Famous bearers

• Emmitt Smith — American NFL running back, the league's all-time leading rusher (b. 1961) Contemporary

Style

SurnameVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Emmitt is Emmett with a football signature — a vintage surname name whose double-t spelling reads sporty and Southern.

Worth knowing

• Emmett with one t is the default spelling everyone will use
• Its fame rests heavily on one athlete of the 1990s