Emet
Every Emet since 1922 — 379 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emet
Emet is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,877 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1922, 379 American babies have been named Emet. Its peak came in 2024, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Emet stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emet year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,877 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3,292 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,379 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,917 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,187 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,590 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,148 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,647 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,642 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,834 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,204 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,933 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,356 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,552 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,040 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,333 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,238 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,496 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,611 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,365 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,727 |
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| 1925 | 5 | #4,397 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emet in 2025?
Emet ranked #3,877 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emet?
379 babies have been named Emet in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emet most popular?
Emet peaked in 2024, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Emet a boy or girl name?
Emet is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emet rising or falling?
Emet is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.