Emmett
Peaked at #103 nationally in 2021, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Emmett has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Emmett — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#3787
in 1925
Current rank
#6699
in 2024
Years tracked
25
1917–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1917, Emmett reached its peak popularity for girls in 1925, ranking #3787 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #9146 (2014) to #6699 (2024) — a 27% improvement.
As of 2024, Emmett ranks #6699 nationally for girls, with 17 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,699 | 17 |
| 2023 | #5,032 | 26 |
| 2022 | #5,512 | 23 |
| 2021 | #6,481 | 18 |
| 2020 | #5,924 | 20 |
| 2019 | #5,663 | 22 |
| 2018 | #6,893 | 17 |
| 2017 | #8,441 | 13 |
Emmett — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#103
in 2021
Current rank
#119
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Emmett reached its peak popularity for boys in 2021, ranking #103 nationally with 3,662 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #156 (2014) to #119 (2024) — a 24% improvement.
As of 2024, Emmett ranks #119 nationally for boys, with 3,001 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #119 | 3,001 |
| 2023 | #118 | 3,073 |
| 2022 | #115 | 3,322 |
| 2021 | #103 | 3,662 |
| 2020 | #107 | 3,405 |
| 2019 | #107 | 3,554 |
| 2018 | #114 | 3,435 |
| 2017 | #124 | 3,169 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Emmett most popular?
Emmett was most popular in 2021, when it ranked #103 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Emmett becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Emmett?
At least 75,881 babies have been recorded with the name Emmett in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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