Emmit

Emmit 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 34 boys in the United States.

Emmit at a glance

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

About the name Emmit

Emmit 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, Emmit first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #480 in 1886, and in 2024 34 babies received the name — 4,223 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Emmit in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#480 in 1886
Peak year
2012
Babies named Emmit in 2024
34
Total since 1880
4,223

Emmit in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2023
Best rank
#4992 in 2023
Babies named Emmit in 2023
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emmit mean?

The meaning of Emmit 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 Emmit a boy or girl name?

Emmit is a boy name. In 2024, 34 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Emmit?

Emmit comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Emmit?

Emmit first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #480 in 1886, and 34 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].