Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Emmette

Current Rank
#9,752
Peak Rank
#1,648 (1918)
Total Babies
812
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2021
First Year
2021
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#12196
Peak Rank
7
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Emmette

Emmette first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 21 Emmettes were born — ranking #1,648 that year. As of 2026, Emmette ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 812 Emmettes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Emmette

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emmette

What does the name Emmette mean?
Emmette is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Emmette in 2026?
In 2026, Emmette ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Emmette most popular?
Emmette reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #1,648 that year with 21 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Emmette most popular?
Emmette has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Emmette.
Is Emmette a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Emmette is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Emmette?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emmette include Burrel, Gaither, Lorn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Emmette

Emmette is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 812 births in the dataset. Emmette's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #1,648. Use the chart and map above to compare Emmette'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.