Emitt
Emitt is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Universal or whole.
Origin and history
Emitt is a variant spelling of Emmett or Emmitt, which originates from a medieval diminutive of the Germanic name Emma, meaning whole or universal. It has also functioned as an English surname derived from the same root. In the United States, Emitt remains a rare given name, far less common than its traditional counterparts.
Popularity in the United States
637 babies in the United States have been named Emitt since 1880. It ranks #4039 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1863.
States where it is most popular
- MS (33.3 %)
- OH (33.3 %)
- TX (33.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 85 |
| 1920-1930 | 120 |
| 1930-1940 | 46 |
| 1940-1950 | 30 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 40 |
| 2010-2019 | 211 |
| 2020-2029 | 64 |
Nicknames
Em
Fun facts
- Emitt is an alternate spelling of Emmett, a name with deep roots in medieval England.
- Like many modern given names, Emitt transitioned from an English occupational or family surname into a first name.