Boy · #6,579 in 2026

Emett

Name: Popularity of the name Emett in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Emett, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,579

Peak Rank

#892 (2015)

Total Babies

370

5-Yr Trend

-5%

1883

First Year

2026

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#892

Peak Rank

370

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Emett

Emett first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1883, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 25 Emetts were born — ranking #4,080 that year. As of 2026, Emett ranks #6,579 for baby boys with 12 births, holding steady (-5%). In total, more than 370 Emetts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Emett

Phonetically similar names — useful when Emett is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Emmett
Emmet
Emmit
Emmitt
Emot
Emmott
Emet
Emed
Emate
Emit
Imit
Enit

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Emett

What does the name Emett mean?

Emett is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1883. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Emett in 2026?

In 2026, Emett ranks #6,579 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Emett most popular?

Emett reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #892 that year with 25 babies given the name.

Is Emett a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Emett is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Emett?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emett include Crockett, Amado, Ananias. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Emett

Emett is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1883 and has accumulated 370 births in the dataset. Emett's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #892. Use the chart and map above to compare Emett's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.