Emett
Meaningwhole, universal · English form of Emmett
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #892 in 1883
5 babies were named Emett in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,388 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1883–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Emett, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Emett would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEmett first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1883, when it ranked #892. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendEmett has slipped 5,388 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningEmett is an English form of Emmett, which means “whole, universal”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Emett
Emett is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “whole, universal”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ett”. US birth records list Emett for boys from 1883 to 2025, in 33 of those 143 years. Its best year was 1883, when it ranked #892 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 6.8 | 146,444 boys |
| 1890s | 4.1 | 245,098 boys |
| 1900s | 3.7 | 273,224 boys |
| 1910s | 4.8 | 208,333 boys |
| 1920s | 4.5 | 219,780 boys |
| 1930s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 boys |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 boys |
| 2010s | 8.1 | 123,001 boys |
| 2020s | 6.4 | 157,068 boys |
Other spellings of Emett
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Emett
What does the name Emett mean?
Emett means “whole, universal” in English, as a form of Emmett.
What is the origin of the name Emett?
Emett has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Emett a boy or girl name?
Emett is a boy name.
How popular is the name Emett?
Emett ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1883 (#892).