Emitt
Every Emitt since 1900 — 637 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emitt
Emitt is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,155 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 637 American babies have been named Emitt. Its peak came in 2014, when 39 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 Emitt stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emitt year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,155 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,414 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,951 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,855 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,789 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,219 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,853 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,794 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,512 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,720 |
| 2014 | 39 | #2,947 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,687 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,554 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,145 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,460 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,239 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,246 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,354 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,880 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,367 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,416 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,449 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,341 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,400 |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,163 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,499 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,210 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emitt in 2025?
Emitt ranked #9,155 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emitt?
637 babies have been named Emitt in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emitt most popular?
Emitt peaked in 2014, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Emitt a boy or girl name?
Emitt is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emitt rising or falling?
Emitt is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.