Emmitt

Emmitt 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 400 boys in the United States.

Emmitt at a glance

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

About the name Emmitt

Emmitt 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, Emmitt first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #424 in 1905, and in 2024 400 babies received the name — 13,901 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Emmitt in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#424 in 1905
Peak year
2019
Babies named Emmitt in 2024
400
Total since 1880
13,901

Emmitt in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2019
Best rank
#4702 in 2019
Babies named Emmitt in 2019
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emmitt mean?

The meaning of Emmitt 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 Emmitt a boy or girl name?

Emmitt is a boy name. In 2024, 400 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Emmitt?

Emmitt comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Emmitt?

Emmitt first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #424 in 1905, and 400 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].