Emmett Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Emmett Kelly was a famous American circus clown known for his sad face.

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A Deep Dive

Emmett Overview

Meaning

Universal, whole, truth

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

German, English

Etymology

Derived from the English surname, a variant of “Emmet,” which means “universal” or “industrious.”

Pronunciation

/ˈɛm.ɪt/

Popularity

Emmett is a name that has been gaining popularity, particularly in English-speaking countries. Recently, Emmett has consistently ranked within the top 150 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

22 (Influential, Visionary, Powerful)

Name Styles

Vintage, Earthy, Classic

Associated Traits

Intelligent, hardworking, dependable, creative
A Deep Dive

Emmett Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Emmet, Emitt, Emmette, Emmitt, Emmetta, Emmerson, Emmerich, Emric

Common Nicknames

Emet, Metty, Emmi, Ett, Emmo

Diminutives

Em, Emme, Emy, Emmy, Met, E

Famous People

  • Emmett Till
    (American Civil Rights Figure)
  • Emmett Kelly
    (American Clown)
  • Emmett Ashford
    (American MLB Umpire)
  • Emmett J. Scanlan
    (Irish Actor)
  • Emmett Skilton
    (New Zealand Actor)
  • Emmett Chapman
    (American Inventor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Emmett Cullen
    ("Twilight," Film Series)
  • Emmett Brown
    ("Back to the Future," Film Series)
  • Emmett Bledsoe
    ("Switched at Birth," TV Series)
  • Emmett Richmond
    ("Legally Blonde," Film)
  • Emmett
    ("Emmett's Mark," Film)

Places

  • Emmett City
    (Idaho, USA)
  • Emmett Township
    (Michigan, USA)
  • Emmett Lake
    (Ontario, Canada)
  • Emmett Park
    (Georgia, USA)
  • Emmett Creek
    (California, USA)
  • Emmett Hill
    (Alberta, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Emmett?

Emmett means “universal” or “truth.” Often represents someone who is honest and reliable, embodying qualities of sincerity and trustworthiness.

What Is the Origin of The Name Emmett?

Emmett has English origins. It was originally a surname derived from the medieval English feminine name Emma. Over time, it transitioned into a given name and has been used in various English-speaking countries.

Emmett Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Emmett in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1032021#1152022#1182023
Top 3 Rankings#1032021#1072019#1072020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Emmett

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023118
(-3 from 2022)
3061
(-259 from 2022)
0.16716
2022115
(-12 from 2021)
3320
(-337 from 2021)
0.17726
2021103
(+4 from 2020)
3657
(+253 from 2020)
0.19519
2020107
No change from 2019
3404
(-149 from 2019)
0.18403
2019107
(+7 from 2018)
3553
(+118 from 2018)
0.18488
2018114
(+10 from 2017)
3435
(+266 from 2017)
0.17672
2017124
(+12 from 2016)
3169
(+124 from 2016)
0.16012
2016136
(+3 from 2015)
3045
(+3 from 2015)
0.15032
2015139
(+17 from 2014)
3042
(+403 from 2014)
0.14879
2014156
(+17 from 2013)
2639
(+279 from 2013)
0.12878
2013173
(+13 from 2012)
2360
(+334 from 2012)
0.11679
2012186
(+34 from 2011)
2026
(+417 from 2011)
0.09984
2011220
(+51 from 2010)
1609
(+331 from 2010)
0.07921
2010271
(+63 from 2009)
1278
(+323 from 2009)
0.06221
2009334
(+214 from 2008)
955
(+476 from 2008)
0.04503
2008548
(+25 from 2007)
479
(+31 from 2007)
0.02197
2007573
(-3 from 2006)
448
(+9 from 2006)
0.02023
2006570
(+24 from 2005)
439
(+59 from 2005)
0.02002
2005594
(+28 from 2004)
380
(+39 from 2004)
0.01786
2004622
(+56 from 2003)
341
(+54 from 2003)
0.01614
2003678
(+23 from 2002)
287
(+32 from 2002)
0.01366
2002701
No change from 2001
255
No change from 2001
0.01234
2001701
(+39 from 2000)
255
(+24 from 2000)
0.01233
2000740
(+69 from 1999)
231
(+43 from 1999)
0.01106
1999809
(+38 from 1998)
188
(+16 from 1998)
0.00922
1998847
(-95 from 1997)
172
(-26 from 1997)
0.00848
1997752
(+108 from 1996)
198
(+37 from 1996)
0.00991
1996860
(-47 from 1995)
161
(-12 from 1995)
0.00804
1995813
(+15 from 1994)
173
(+8 from 1994)
0.00860
1994828
(-7 from 1993)
165
(-1 from 1993)
0.00809
1993821
(-19 from 1992)
166
(-3 from 1992)
0.00804
1992802
(+118 from 1991)
169
(+38 from 1991)
0.00805
1991920
(+43 from 1990)
131
(+14 from 1990)
0.00618
1990963
(-85 from 1989)
117
(-14 from 1989)
0.00544
1989878
(+31 from 1988)
131
(+21 from 1988)
0.00625
1988909
(+25 from 1987)
110
(+8 from 1987)
0.00549
1987934
(-33 from 1986)
102
No change from 1986
0.00523
1986901
(+94 from 1985)
102
(+18 from 1985)
0.00531
1985995
(-121 from 1984)
84
(-17 from 1984)
0.00436
1984874
(-80 from 1983)
101
(-20 from 1983)
0.00538
1983794
(+46 from 1982)
121
(+10 from 1982)
0.00649
1982840
(+35 from 1981)
111
(+8 from 1981)
0.00588
1981875
(-19 from 1980)
103
(-4 from 1980)
0.00553
1980856
(-40 from 1979)
107
(-7 from 1979)
0.00577
1979816
(-13 from 1978)
114
(+2 from 1978)
0.00636
1978803
(-36 from 1977)
112
(-11 from 1977)
0.00656
1977767
(-38 from 1976)
123
(-9 from 1976)
0.00720
1976729
(+21 from 1975)
132
(+9 from 1975)
0.00809
1975750
(-24 from 1974)
123
(-4 from 1974)
0.00758
1974726
(-27 from 1973)
127
(-5 from 1973)
0.00779
1973699
(-39 from 1972)
132
(-16 from 1972)
0.00818
1972660
(+13 from 1971)
148
(-3 from 1971)
0.00884
1971673
(-55 from 1970)
151
(-22 from 1970)
0.00831
1970618
(-47 from 1969)
173
(-16 from 1969)
0.00908
1969571
(-23 from 1968)
189
No change from 1968
0.01033
1968548
(-6 from 1967)
189
(-1 from 1967)
0.01065
1967542
(+22 from 1966)
190
(+8 from 1966)
0.01068
1966564
(-15 from 1965)
182
(-12 from 1965)
0.01001
1965549
(+4 from 1964)
194
(-9 from 1964)
0.01024
1964553
(+8 from 1963)
203
(+5 from 1963)
0.01001
1963561
(-48 from 1962)
198
(-38 from 1962)
0.00959
1962513
(+2 from 1961)
236
(-3 from 1961)
0.01123
1961515
(+29 from 1960)
239
(+27 from 1960)
0.01108
1960544
(-74 from 1959)
212
(-76 from 1959)
0.00979
1959470
(+12 from 1958)
288
(+26 from 1958)
0.01329
1958482
(-39 from 1957)
262
(-38 from 1957)
0.01216
1957443
(-18 from 1956)
300
(-16 from 1956)
0.01371
1956425
(-2 from 1955)
316
(+18 from 1955)
0.01472
1955423
(+3 from 1954)
298
(+15 from 1954)
0.01426
1954426
(-10 from 1953)
283
(-4 from 1953)
0.01368
1953416
(-32 from 1952)
287
(-33 from 1952)
0.01433
1952384
(-7 from 1951)
320
(-4 from 1951)
0.01622
1951377
(+4 from 1950)
324
(+14 from 1950)
0.01695
1950381
(+17 from 1949)
310
(+26 from 1949)
0.01704
1949398
(-46 from 1948)
284
(-79 from 1948)
0.01576
1948352
(-17 from 1947)
363
(-56 from 1947)
0.02036
1947335
(+6 from 1946)
419
(+60 from 1946)
0.02256
1946341
(+5 from 1945)
359
(+56 from 1945)
0.02175
1945346
(-28 from 1944)
303
(-56 from 1944)
0.02209
1944318
(+16 from 1943)
359
(+27 from 1943)
0.02584
1943334
(-10 from 1942)
332
(-15 from 1942)
0.02282
1942324
(+1 from 1941)
347
(+20 from 1941)
0.02464
1941325
(-22 from 1940)
327
(-11 from 1940)
0.02606
1940303
(-6 from 1939)
338
(-11 from 1939)
0.02850
1939297
(+6 from 1938)
349
(+27 from 1938)
0.03079
1938303
(-2 from 1937)
322
(+2 from 1937)
0.02833
1937301
No change from 1936
320
(+6 from 1936)
0.02926
1936301
(-15 from 1935)
314
(-44 from 1935)
0.02950
1935286
(+5 from 1934)
358
(+17 from 1934)
0.03347
1934291
(-13 from 1933)
341
(-19 from 1933)
0.03211
1933278
(+10 from 1932)
360
(+4 from 1932)
0.03529
1932288
(-12 from 1931)
356
(-44 from 1931)
0.03313
1931276
(-9 from 1930)
400
(-39 from 1930)
0.03739
1930267
(+3 from 1929)
439
(+14 from 1929)
0.03887
1929270
(-4 from 1928)
425
(-31 from 1928)
0.03837
1928266
(-6 from 1927)
456
(-30 from 1927)
0.03996
1927260
(-19 from 1926)
486
(-53 from 1926)
0.04183
1926241
(-13 from 1925)
539
(-40 from 1925)
0.04706
1925228
(+4 from 1924)
579
(-5 from 1924)
0.05029
1924232
(+4 from 1923)
584
(+20 from 1923)
0.04996
1923236
(-5 from 1922)
564
(-14 from 1922)
0.04981
1922231
(-13 from 1921)
578
(-30 from 1921)
0.05137
1921218
(-9 from 1920)
608
(-6 from 1920)
0.05343
1920209
(-9 from 1919)
614
(-15 from 1919)
0.05578
1919200
(+11 from 1918)
629
(+38 from 1918)
0.06195
1918211
(-4 from 1917)
591
(+49 from 1917)
0.05636
1917207
(+9 from 1916)
542
(+42 from 1916)
0.05650
1916216
(-29 from 1915)
500
(-92 from 1915)
0.05416
1915187
(+17 from 1914)
592
(+186 from 1914)
0.06720
1914204
(-7 from 1913)
406
(+66 from 1913)
0.05942
1913197
(+2 from 1912)
340
(+50 from 1912)
0.06340
1912199
(+9 from 1911)
290
(+149 from 1911)
0.06424
1911208
(-31 from 1910)
141
(-18 from 1910)
0.05841
1910177
(-11 from 1909)
159
(+12 from 1909)
0.07625
1909166
(+10 from 1908)
147
(+21 from 1908)
0.08312
1908176
(-24 from 1907)
126
(-22 from 1907)
0.07574
1907152
(+40 from 1906)
148
(+54 from 1906)
0.09333
1906192
(-35 from 1905)
94
(-34 from 1905)
0.06525
1905157
No change from 1904
128
(+8 from 1904)
0.08936
1904157
(+13 from 1903)
120
(+23 from 1903)
0.08664
1903170
(+4 from 1902)
97
(-1 from 1902)
0.07501
1902174
(-28 from 1901)
98
(-12 from 1901)
0.07382
1901146
(+29 from 1900)
110
(-9 from 1900)
0.09516
1900175
(-19 from 1899)
119
(+22 from 1899)
0.07340
1899156
(-19 from 1898)
97
(-34 from 1898)
0.08421
1898137
No change from 1897
131
(+13 from 1897)
0.09917
1897137
(+8 from 1896)
118
(+5 from 1896)
0.09677
1896145
(-24 from 1895)
113
(-25 from 1895)
0.08755
1895121
(+6 from 1894)
138
(+12 from 1894)
0.10897
1894127
(+18 from 1893)
126
(+23 from 1893)
0.10089
1893145
(-9 from 1892)
103
(-14 from 1892)
0.08510
1892136
(+11 from 1891)
117
(+28 from 1891)
0.08901
1891147
(-11 from 1890)
89
(-15 from 1890)
0.08145
1890136
(-4 from 1889)
104
(-4 from 1889)
0.08688
1889132
(+20 from 1888)
108
(+8 from 1888)
0.09073
1888152
(-12 from 1887)
100
(+10 from 1887)
0.07698
1887140
(+9 from 1886)
90
(-4 from 1886)
0.08233
1886149
(-15 from 1885)
94
(-7 from 1885)
0.07896
1885134
(+33 from 1884)
101
(+18 from 1884)
0.08711
1884167
(-19 from 1883)
83
(-4 from 1883)
0.06762
1883148
(-8 from 1882)
87
(-12 from 1882)
0.07735
1882140
(+38 from 1881)
99
(+34 from 1881)
0.08113
1881178
(-3 from 1880)
65
(-9 from 1880)
0.06003
1880175
First SSA data recorded
74
First SSA data recorded
0.06250

American States Popularity Rankings for Emmett

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1642021#1792022#2052023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1912021#2252022#2302023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#732021#622022#712023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#602021#872022#772023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1662021#1992022#1542023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1262021#1622022#1262023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#552021#462022#612023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1102021#1002022#1462023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#962021#952022#1032023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#702021#522022#662023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#922021#1432022#1352023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1582021#1752022#2062023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#342021#452022#452023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#502021#912022#732023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1092021#1212022#1322023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#392021#402022#492023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1152021#1182022#1182023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#562021#1102022#942023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#922021#1312022#1382023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#332021#322022#302023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#752021#912022#882023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#702021#602022#702023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#622021#822022#1062023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#472021#562022#822023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#372021#482022#412023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1442021#1802022#1002023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1192021#1272022#912023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1042021#1212022#1082023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1212021#1102022#1442023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#722021#702022#822023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1482021#1672022#1422023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#702021#882022#832023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#642021#502022#642023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2312021#1912022#2062023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1122021#1212022#1712023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#662021#702022#552023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1332021#1602022#1262023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#582021#432022#1062023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#292021#512022#672023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#302021#282022#442023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#252021#332022#652023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#332021#372022#462023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1812021#1612022#1662023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3072021#2372022#3042023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#142021#772022#962023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1182021#802022#542023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1112021#632022#1292023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1602020#2312021#2202022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#642021#692022#552023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1722021#1502022#1542023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1572020#782021#2162022

Popularity Rankings for Emmett in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#642021#742022#582023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2152021#1702022#2812023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3262021#2342022#2722023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4302020#3122021#3002022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6312021#3802022#5842023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4611977#4422017

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#4792022#5302023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6282019#5682020#6502021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Emmett a Name for Boys or Girls?

Emmett is often chosen for boys, thanks to its enduring and respected nature that stands out as a strong male name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Emmett

Emmett in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Emmett Till (Civil Rights Figure, 1941–1955): A young African American whose brutal murder in Mississippi became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Emmett Kelly (Clown, 1898–1979): An American circus performer famous for his character "Weary Willie" and his influence on clowning.
  • Emmett Ashford (Umpire, 1914–1980): The first African American umpire in Major League Baseball, breaking the color barrier in 1966.
  • Emmett J. Scanlan (Actor, born 1979): An Irish actor known for his roles in "Hollyoaks" and "Peaky Blinders."
  • Emmett Skilton (Actor, born 1987): A New Zealand actor known for his role in the TV series "The Almighty Johnsons."
  • Emmett Chapman (Inventor, 1936–2021): An American musician and inventor of the Chapman Stick, a unique stringed instrument.
  • Emmett Cullen ("Twilight," 2008 Film Series): A strong and protective vampire who is part of the Cullen family.
  • Emmett Brown ("Back to the Future," 1985 Film Series): A quirky and brilliant scientist who invents a time machine.
  • Emmett Bledsoe ("Switched at Birth," 2011 TV Series): A deaf student who is a talented photographer and artist.
  • Emmett Richmond ("Legally Blonde," 2001 Film): A supportive law student who helps Elle Woods navigate Harvard Law School.
  • Emmett ("Emmett's Mark," 2002 Film): A crime thriller about a cop who plans his own murder to leave money for his terminally ill mother.
  • "Emmett Till" (1955 Historical Figure): A tragic figure whose brutal murder in Mississippi became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Emmett Fitz-Hume ("Spies Like Us," 1985 Film): A bumbling government employee who gets involved in a dangerous espionage mission.
  • "Emmett Otter's Jug-Band Christmas" (1977 TV Special): A heartwarming holiday special about Emmett Otter and his mother who enter a talent contest to win Christmas gifts for each other.
  • Emmett ("The Lego Movie," 2014 Film): An ordinary construction worker who discovers he is the prophesied "Special" destined to save the Lego universe.
  • Emmett Yawners ("Hap and Leonard," 2016 TV Series): A character in the Southern noir crime series.
  • Emmett City (Idaho, USA): A city in Gem County known for its rich agricultural heritage and the annual Emmett Cherry Festival.
  • Emmett Township (Michigan, USA): A township in St. Clair County known for its rural charm and community events.
  • Emmett Lake (Ontario, Canada): A lake in Ontario, popular for fishing, boating, and its natural beauty.
  • Emmett Park (Georgia, USA): A historic park in Savannah known for its green spaces and views of the Savannah River.
  • Emmett Creek (California, USA): A creek in Mendocino County known for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities.
  • Emmett Hill (Alberta, Canada): A hill in Alberta known for its hiking trails and panoramic views of the surrounding area.
  • Emmett Island (British Columbia, Canada): An island known for its pristine environment and rich marine life.
  • Emmett Bay (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada): A bay known for its picturesque coastal scenery and fishing opportunities.
  • Emmett Valley (Utah, USA): A valley known for its scenic landscapes and outdoor recreational activities.

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So, there you have it! Emmett is a name that brings together history, charm, and modernity. Consider it for your baby, and keep exploring more with me. Happy naming!
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