Emett
Every Emett since 1883 — 351 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emett
Emett is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,580 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 351 American babies have been named Emett. Its peak came in 2015, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Emett stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emett year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,580 |
| 2024 | 12 | #6,955 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,413 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,949 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,245 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,743 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,901 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,451 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,128 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,624 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,111 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,090 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,735 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,553 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,753 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,459 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,355 |
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| 1920 | 8 | #3,296 |
| 1915 | 8 | #2,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emett in 2025?
Emett ranked #12,580 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emett?
351 babies have been named Emett in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emett most popular?
Emett peaked in 2015, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Emett a boy or girl name?
Emett is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emett rising or falling?
Emett is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.