Emmette
Emmette is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Universal or whole.
Origin and history
Emmette is a variant spelling of Emmett, derived from the Germanic root 'ermi' meaning whole or universal. Historically used as a masculine name, it developed as a diminutive form of Emma in Anglo-Norman tradition before becoming established as a surname and given name. It remains a rare alternative spelling in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
812 babies in the United States have been named Emmette since 1880. It ranks #3864 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1912.
States where it is most popular
- AL (59.3 %)
- MS (40.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 101 |
| 1920-1930 | 137 |
| 1930-1940 | 133 |
| 1940-1950 | 133 |
| 1950-1960 | 104 |
| 1960-1970 | 70 |
| 1970-1980 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 55 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Nicknames
Em, Emmet
Fun facts
- Emmette is a rare variant of the more common masculine name Emmett, which originally developed from an English surname.
- It shares its ultimate Germanic origin with the feminine name Emma, both stemming from the root word meaning universal.