Emmett Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEM-it / ˈɛmɪtEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: universal; Hebrew: truth
Historical & Cultural Background
Emmett is derived from the Old French name 'Emet', which means 'truth'. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. The name has been used in various literary works and has a classic appeal. In recent years, it has seen a resurgence in popularity, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Emmett has experienced a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Emmet
- Emmitt
International Variants
- Emmet (Dutch)
- Emmette (French)
Famous people named Emmett
Emmett Kelly was an American clown known for his character 'Weary Willie'.
Emmett Till was an African American teenager whose murder in 1955 became a pivotal event in the American civil rights movement.
Emmett Smith is a former professional American football player and Hall of Famer.
Emmett J. Scanlan is an Irish actor known for his roles in television series such as 'Hollyoaks'.
Fictional characters named Emmett
Emmett Brown is a character from the 'Back to the Future' franchise, known as the eccentric scientist who invents time travel.
Emmett from the 'The Lego Movie' is a construction worker who believes he is the 'Special' destined to save the Lego universe.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Emmett was first seen in the United States in 1880. Emmett has ranked as high as #160 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Texas, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Emmett has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Emmett (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 198 | |
TX | 176 | |
PA | 141 | |
OH | 136 | |
NY | 129 | |
FL | 123 | |
MI | 123 | |
IL | 114 | |
WA | 102 | |
NC | 101 | |
WI | 101 | |
MN | 100 | |
TN | 82 | |
GA | 82 | |
VA | 81 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 74 |
1881 | 65 |
1882 | 99 |
1883 | 87 |
1884 | 83 |
1885 | 101 |
1886 | 94 |
1887 | 90 |
1888 | 100 |
1889 | 108 |
1890 | 104 |
1891 | 89 |
1892 | 117 |
1893 | 103 |
1894 | 126 |
1895 | 138 |
1896 | 113 |
1897 | 118 |
1898 | 131 |
1899 | 97 |
1900 | 119 |
1901 | 110 |
1902 | 98 |
1903 | 97 |
1904 | 120 |
1905 | 128 |
1906 | 94 |
1907 | 148 |
1908 | 126 |
1909 | 147 |
1910 | 159 |
1911 | 141 |
1912 | 290 |
1913 | 340 |
1914 | 406 |
1915 | 592 |
1916 | 500 |
1917 | 542 |
1918 | 591 |
1919 | 629 |
1920 | 614 |
1921 | 608 |
1922 | 578 |
1923 | 564 |
1924 | 584 |
1925 | 579 |
1926 | 539 |
1927 | 486 |
1928 | 456 |
1929 | 425 |
1930 | 439 |
1931 | 400 |
1932 | 356 |
1933 | 360 |
1934 | 341 |
1935 | 358 |
1936 | 314 |
1937 | 320 |
1938 | 322 |
1939 | 349 |
1940 | 338 |
1941 | 327 |
1942 | 347 |
1943 | 332 |
1944 | 359 |
1945 | 303 |
1946 | 359 |
1947 | 419 |
1948 | 363 |
1949 | 284 |
1950 | 310 |
1951 | 324 |
1952 | 320 |
1953 | 287 |
1954 | 283 |
1955 | 298 |
1956 | 316 |
1957 | 300 |
1958 | 262 |
1959 | 288 |
1960 | 212 |
1961 | 239 |
1962 | 236 |
1963 | 198 |
1964 | 203 |
1965 | 194 |
1966 | 182 |
1967 | 190 |
1968 | 189 |
1969 | 189 |
1970 | 173 |
1971 | 151 |
1972 | 148 |
1973 | 132 |
1974 | 127 |
1975 | 123 |
1976 | 132 |
1977 | 123 |
1978 | 112 |
1979 | 114 |
1980 | 107 |
1981 | 103 |
1982 | 111 |
1983 | 121 |
1984 | 101 |
1985 | 84 |
1986 | 102 |
1987 | 102 |
1988 | 110 |
1989 | 131 |
1990 | 117 |
1991 | 131 |
1992 | 169 |
1993 | 166 |
1994 | 165 |
1995 | 173 |
1996 | 161 |
1997 | 198 |
1998 | 172 |
1999 | 188 |
2000 | 231 |
2001 | 255 |
2002 | 255 |
2003 | 287 |
2004 | 341 |
2005 | 380 |
2006 | 439 |
2007 | 448 |
2008 | 479 |
2009 | 955 |
2010 | 1,278 |
2011 | 1,609 |
2012 | 2,027 |
2013 | 2,360 |
2014 | 2,639 |
2015 | 3,043 |
2016 | 3,045 |
2017 | 3,169 |
2018 | 3,435 |
2019 | 3,554 |
2020 | 3,405 |
2021 | 3,662 |
2022 | 3,322 |
2023 | 3,073 |
2024 | 3,001 |