Emmitt Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Emmitt is a relatively popular option for boys with 3638 boys in the US born with the moniker in 2021.

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A Deep Dive

Emmitt Overview

Meaning

Universal, whole, strength, powerful

Gender

Boy

Origin

German, English

Etymology

Derived from the Old German word “Ermaht,” meaning “universal”​.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛmɪt/

Popularity

Emmitt has seen a resurgence in recent years, particularly in the United States. As of 2023, it ranks at the 654th spot fpr boy names in the USA​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Vintage

Associated Traits

Strong, reliable, honorable, trustworthy

Name Day

April 19th
A Deep Dive

Emmitt Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Emmett, Emmet, Emmittus, Emmit, Emmette, Emmott, Emmitto, Emmitus, Emmerto, Emmity

Common Nicknames

Em, Mitt, Mitts, Emmy, Emy, Ems, E, Mity, Mittie, M

Diminutives

Emmie, Mite, Emy, Emmo, Emmi, Mitty, Etty, Emm, Emmsy, Em

Famous People

  • Emmitt Smith
    (American Football Player)
  • Emmitt Thomas
    (American Football Coach)
  • Emmitt Williams
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Emmitt H. Ford
    (American Politician)
  • Emmitt Rhodes
    (American Musician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Emmitt Otterton
    ("Zootopia," Film)
  • Emmitt Smith
    ("Dancing with the Stars," TV Series)
  • Emmitt Nervend
    ("Freakazoid!," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Emmitt?

Emmitt means “universal,” “strength,” “powerful,” and “whole,” reflecting a sense of completeness and unity.

What Is the Origin of The Name Emmitt?

Emmitt has roots in both German and English origins. It is derived from the Germanic name “Emmerich,” meaning “universal ruler,” and the Old English name “Emet,” which also conveys a sense of wholeness and strength.

Emmitt Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#5442021#5992022#6542023
Top 3 Rankings#4211905#4301903#4511886

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Emmitt

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023654
(-55 from 2022)
415
(-53 from 2022)
0.02266
2022599
(-55 from 2021)
468
(-67 from 2021)
0.02499
2021544
(-31 from 2020)
535
(-23 from 2020)
0.02855
2020513
(-13 from 2019)
558
(-13 from 2019)
0.03017
2019500
(+36 from 2018)
571
(+48 from 2018)
0.02971
2018536
(-2 from 2017)
523
(-6 from 2017)
0.02691
2017534
(-11 from 2016)
529
(-36 from 2016)
0.02673
2016523
(+59 from 2015)
565
(+88 from 2015)
0.02789
2015582
(+24 from 2014)
477
(+35 from 2014)
0.02333
2014606
(+17 from 2013)
442
(+48 from 2013)
0.02157
2013623
(+37 from 2012)
394
(+35 from 2012)
0.01950
2012660
(+125 from 2011)
359
(+75 from 2011)
0.01769
2011785
(+86 from 2010)
284
(+43 from 2010)
0.01398
2010871
(+355 from 2009)
241
(+95 from 2009)
0.01173
20091226
(+239 from 2008)
146
(+34 from 2008)
0.00688
20081465
(+23 from 2007)
112
(+5 from 2007)
0.00514
20071488
(+117 from 2006)
107
(+17 from 2006)
0.00483
20061605
(+14 from 2005)
90
(+6 from 2005)
0.00411
20051619
(+619 from 2004)
84
(+33 from 2004)
0.00395
20042238
(-251 from 2003)
51
(-7 from 2003)
0.00241
20031987
(+307 from 2002)
58
(+13 from 2002)
0.00276
20022294
(-244 from 2001)
45
(-6 from 2001)
0.00218
20012050
(+206 from 2000)
51
(+8 from 2000)
0.00247
20002256
(-158 from 1999)
43
(-2 from 1999)
0.00206
19992098
(-330 from 1998)
45
(-12 from 1998)
0.00221
19981768
(-169 from 1997)
57
(-6 from 1997)
0.00281
19971599
(-265 from 1996)
63
(-18 from 1996)
0.00315
19961334
(+96 from 1995)
81
(+12 from 1995)
0.00404
19951430
(-46 from 1994)
69
(-2 from 1994)
0.00343
19941384
(+170 from 1993)
71
(+13 from 1993)
0.00348
19931554
(+858 from 1992)
58
(+28 from 1992)
0.00281
19922412
(+132 from 1991)
30
(+3 from 1991)
0.00143
19912544
(+408 from 1990)
27
(+6 from 1990)
0.00127
19902952
(-168 from 1989)
21
(-1 from 1989)
0.00098
19892784
(-479 from 1988)
22
(-4 from 1988)
0.00105
19882305
(+420 from 1987)
26
(+7 from 1987)
0.00130
19872725
(-1031 from 1986)
19
(-18 from 1986)
0.00097
19861694
(+171 from 1985)
37
(+6 from 1985)
0.00193
19851865
(+20 from 1984)
31
(+2 from 1984)
0.00161
19841885
(+1028 from 1983)
29
(+14 from 1983)
0.00155
19832913
(-574 from 1982)
15
(-6 from 1982)
0.00080
19822339
(-343 from 1981)
21
(-6 from 1981)
0.00111
19811996
(-231 from 1980)
27
(-5 from 1980)
0.00145
19801765
(-278 from 1979)
32
(-8 from 1979)
0.00173
19791487
(+83 from 1978)
40
(+4 from 1978)
0.00223
19781570
(+38 from 1977)
36
(+2 from 1977)
0.00211
19771608
(-1 from 1976)
34
(+1 from 1976)
0.00199
19761607
(-129 from 1975)
33
(-3 from 1975)
0.00202
19751478
(-39 from 1974)
36
No change from 1974
0.00222
19741439
(-64 from 1973)
36
(-1 from 1973)
0.00221
19731375
(-212 from 1972)
37
(-12 from 1972)
0.00229
19721163
(+146 from 1971)
49
(+8 from 1971)
0.00293
19711309
(-131 from 1970)
41
(-8 from 1970)
0.00226
19701178
(-25 from 1969)
49
(+3 from 1969)
0.00257
19691153
(-53 from 1968)
46
No change from 1968
0.00251
19681100
(-70 from 1967)
46
(-4 from 1967)
0.00259
19671030
(-13 from 1966)
50
(-1 from 1966)
0.00281
19661017
(-83 from 1965)
51
(-11 from 1965)
0.00281
1965934
(+124 from 1964)
62
(+11 from 1964)
0.00327
19641058
(-122 from 1963)
51
(-13 from 1963)
0.00252
1963936
(+38 from 1962)
64
(+3 from 1962)
0.00310
1962974
(-57 from 1961)
61
(-8 from 1961)
0.00290
1961917
(+65 from 1960)
69
(+9 from 1960)
0.00320
1960982
(-112 from 1959)
60
(-17 from 1959)
0.00277
1959870
(+22 from 1958)
77
(+6 from 1958)
0.00355
1958892
(-39 from 1957)
71
(-6 from 1957)
0.00329
1957853
(-31 from 1956)
77
(-5 from 1956)
0.00352
1956822
(+77 from 1955)
82
(+14 from 1955)
0.00382
1955899
(-110 from 1954)
68
(-15 from 1954)
0.00325
1954789
(-72 from 1953)
83
(-16 from 1953)
0.00401
1953717
(+25 from 1952)
99
(+9 from 1952)
0.00494
1952742
(-83 from 1951)
90
(-23 from 1951)
0.00456
1951659
(+22 from 1950)
113
(+13 from 1950)
0.00591
1950681
(+36 from 1949)
100
(+8 from 1949)
0.00550
1949717
No change from 1948
92
(+5 from 1948)
0.00511
1948717
(+61 from 1947)
87
(+9 from 1947)
0.00488
1947778
(-32 from 1946)
78
No change from 1946
0.00420
1946746
(-75 from 1945)
78
(-2 from 1945)
0.00473
1945671
(-5 from 1944)
80
(-6 from 1944)
0.00583
1944666
(-11 from 1943)
86
(-9 from 1943)
0.00619
1943655
(+12 from 1942)
95
(+2 from 1942)
0.00653
1942667
(-5 from 1941)
93
(+8 from 1941)
0.00660
1941662
(+35 from 1940)
85
(+10 from 1940)
0.00677
1940697
(-56 from 1939)
75
(-10 from 1939)
0.00632
1939641
(+42 from 1938)
85
(+7 from 1938)
0.00750
1938683
(-8 from 1937)
78
No change from 1937
0.00686
1937675
(+81 from 1936)
78
(+14 from 1936)
0.00713
1936756
(-151 from 1935)
64
(-28 from 1935)
0.00601
1935605
(+117 from 1934)
92
(+20 from 1934)
0.00860
1934722
(-103 from 1933)
72
(-15 from 1933)
0.00678
1933619
(+89 from 1932)
87
(+11 from 1932)
0.00853
1932708
(-41 from 1931)
76
(-4 from 1931)
0.00707
1931667
(+51 from 1930)
80
(+4 from 1930)
0.00748
1930718
(-6 from 1929)
76
No change from 1929
0.00673
1929712
(-118 from 1928)
76
(-32 from 1928)
0.00686
1928594
(+35 from 1927)
108
(+8 from 1927)
0.00946
1927629
(+34 from 1926)
100
(+10 from 1926)
0.00861
1926663
(-14 from 1925)
90
(-6 from 1925)
0.00786
1925649
(-23 from 1924)
96
(-8 from 1924)
0.00834
1924626
(+9 from 1923)
104
(+2 from 1923)
0.00890
1923635
(-61 from 1922)
102
(-21 from 1922)
0.00901
1922574
(+78 from 1921)
123
(+25 from 1921)
0.01093
1921652
(-29 from 1920)
98
(-5 from 1920)
0.00861
1920623
(-65 from 1919)
103
(-12 from 1919)
0.00936
1919558
(+152 from 1918)
115
(+36 from 1918)
0.01133
1918710
(-42 from 1917)
79
(-1 from 1917)
0.00753
1917668
(+12 from 1916)
80
(+4 from 1916)
0.00834
1916680
(-75 from 1915)
76
(-14 from 1915)
0.00823
1915605
(+92 from 1914)
90
(+36 from 1914)
0.01022
1914697
(-111 from 1913)
54
(-2 from 1913)
0.00790
1913586
(+22 from 1912)
56
(+11 from 1912)
0.01044
1912608
(-60 from 1911)
45
(+15 from 1911)
0.00997
1911548
(-36 from 1910)
30
No change from 1910
0.01243
1910512
(-59 from 1909)
30
(-1 from 1909)
0.01439
1909453
(+88 from 1908)
31
(+9 from 1908)
0.01753
1908541
(+50 from 1907)
22
(+4 from 1907)
0.01322
1907591
(-119 from 1906)
18
(-4 from 1906)
0.01135
1906472
(-51 from 1905)
22
(-4 from 1905)
0.01527
1905421
(+45 from 1904)
26
(+5 from 1904)
0.01815
1904466
(-36 from 1903)
21
(-1 from 1903)
0.01516
1903430
(+185 from 1902)
22
(+9 from 1902)
0.01701
1902615
(-128 from 1901)
13
(-3 from 1901)
0.00979
1901487
(-10 from 1900)
16
(-7 from 1900)
0.01384
1900477
(+106 from 1899)
23
(+11 from 1899)
0.01419
1899583
(-40 from 1898)
12
(-3 from 1898)
0.01042
1898543
(-28 from 1897)
15
No change from 1897
0.01136
1897515
(+36 from 1896)
15
(+1 from 1896)
0.01230
1896551
(-50 from 1895)
14
(-2 from 1895)
0.01085
1895501
(+1 from 1894)
16
No change from 1894
0.01263
1894502
(+36 from 1893)
16
(+3 from 1893)
0.01281
1893538
(-41 from 1892)
13
(-3 from 1892)
0.01074
1892497
(+138 from 1891)
16
(+7 from 1891)
0.01217
1891635
(-102 from 1890)
9
(-4 from 1890)
0.00824
1890533
(-35 from 1889)
13
(-1 from 1889)
0.01086
1889498
(+30 from 1888)
14
No change from 1888
0.01176
1888528
(+16 from 1887)
14
(+3 from 1887)
0.01078
1887544
(-93 from 1886)
11
(-5 from 1886)
0.01006
1886451
(+126 from 1885)
16
(+5 from 1885)
0.01344
1885577
(+36 from 1884)
11
(+1 from 1884)
0.00949
1884613
(+107 from 1883)
10
(+3 from 1883)
0.00815
1883720
(-144 from 1882)
7
(-4 from 1882)
0.00622
1882576
(-13 from 1881)
11
(+1 from 1881)
0.00901
1881563
(+182 from 1880)
10
(+3 from 1880)
0.00924
1880745
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00591

American States Popularity Rankings for Emmitt

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

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5092021#6312022#6022023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#7352021#8152022#14212023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#7652021#8572022#10142023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4482021#4922022#6472023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2832021#3852022#4792023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5532016#4222019#5622023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5432021#7522022#4332023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4052021#4942022#5172023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#8392021#6042022#5682023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#7612021#7742022#11642023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3482021#3792022#7242023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3162021#4982022#4402023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3352021#3442022#3712023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3402021#3382022#4592023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#7322021#9832022#7982023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4382021#3902022#4102023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#10652021#7302022#7102023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4842021#5562022#7522023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4242021#4282022#10352023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4492021#5452022#4782023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5502021#6162022#6982023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#9072021#8222022#10762023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6862019#3822020#4382021

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4592020#3982022#5052023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2632021#6032022#3102023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6732020#5572021#3742023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6502021#5662022#7602023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4922020#6392021#4412022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5972021#5942022#4332023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3472021#4572022#3922023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6512020#4872021#7952022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3622019#2832020#3522023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4642021#7472022#8382023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1032016#2232017#1952021

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#8112019#10242020#9452022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2132018#2022019#1822020

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6902014#6862015#4332019

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3612018#4082020#2872021

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2192014#2562015#1882016

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2252015#2202017#2062020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2322015#2122017#1862020

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1022016#1062019

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4742019#4532022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1112020#1092022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3962021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2352017

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2512022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3632023

Popularity Rankings for Emmitt in other Countries and American Territories

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

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5162019#6092020#8402021

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

Is Emmitt a Name for Boys or Girls?

Emmitt is traditionally a male name. This usage is rooted in its Germanic and English origins, where it has been a favored name for boys.

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

Emmitt in Famous People Names and Pop Culture

  • Emmitt Smith (Football Player, 1969): An American former professional football player who is the NFL's all-time leading rusher.
  • Emmitt Thomas (Football Coach, 1943): An American former football player and coach, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  • Emmitt Williams (Basketball Player, 1998): An American professional basketball player who played college basketball for LSU.
  • Emmitt H. Ford (Politician, 1943–1991): An American politician who served in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
  • Emmitt Rhodes (Musician, 1950–2020): An American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who was a member of the band The Merry-Go-Round.
  • Emmitt Otterton ("Zootopia," 2016 Film): An otter character who goes missing, prompting the main characters to investigate.
  • Emmitt Smith ("Dancing with the Stars," 2006 TV Series): The former NFL player who competed and won the third season of the dance competition.
  • Emmitt Nervend ("Freakazoid!," 1995 TV Series): A minor character appearing in the animated series known for his unusual and quirky appearances.
  • None

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