Emmet

Emmet is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 108 boys in the United States.

Emmet at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Emmet

Emmet belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Emmet first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #285 in 1880, and in 2024 108 babies received the name — 6,856 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Emmet in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#285 in 1880
Peak year
2015
Babies named Emmet in 2024
108
Total since 1880
6,856

Emmet in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1578 in 1997
Babies named Emmet in 2025
4
Total since 1996
125

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emmet mean?

The meaning of Emmet is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Emmet a boy or girl name?

Emmet is a boy name. In 2024, 108 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Emmet?

Emmet comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Emmet?

Emmet first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #285 in 1880, and 108 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].