Boy · #7,079 in 2026

Emitt

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

Current Rank

#7,079

Peak Rank

#1,113 (2014)

Total Babies

650

5-Yr Trend

-29%

1900

First Year

2026

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#1113

Peak Rank

650

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Emitt

Emitt first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1900, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 39 Emitts were born — ranking #2,929 that year. As of 2026, Emitt ranks #7,079 for baby boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-29%). In total, more than 650 Emitts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Emitt

Phonetically similar names — useful when Emitt 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
Emit
Enit
Enet
Emate
Omit
Ammit

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Emitt

What does the name Emitt mean?

Emitt is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1900. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Emitt in 2026?

In 2026, Emitt ranks #7,079 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Emitt most popular?

Emitt reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #1,113 that year with 39 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Emitt most popular?

Emitt has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Texas, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Emitt.

Is Emitt a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Emitt?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emitt include Modesto, Kayleb, Rollo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Emitt

Emitt is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1900 and has accumulated 650 births in the dataset. Emitt's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #1,113. Use the chart and map above to compare Emitt'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.