Emmit
Emmit is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Universal, whole, or complete.
Origin and history
Emmit is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived as a surname variant of Emmett or a masculine form related to Emma. Meaning 'universal' or 'whole', it has been consistently used in the United States, maintaining a modest but steady presence over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
4,260 babies in the United States have been named Emmit since 1880. It ranks #1914 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1596.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.2 %)
- MS (15 %)
- GA (8.8 %)
- AL (6.4 %)
- CA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 47 |
| 1890-1900 | 69 |
| 1900-1910 | 105 |
| 1910-1920 | 386 |
| 1920-1930 | 589 |
| 1930-1940 | 432 |
| 1940-1950 | 276 |
| 1950-1960 | 214 |
| 1960-1970 | 138 |
| 1970-1980 | 96 |
| 1980-1990 | 73 |
| 1990-2000 | 130 |
| 2000-2010 | 294 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,080 |
| 2020-2029 | 331 |
Famous people named Emmit
- Emmit Thomas: Football Player, Football Coach
- Emmit King: Track and Field Athlete, Sprinter
Nicknames
Em
Fun facts
- Emmit is a less common alternative spelling of the traditional surname-turned-given name Emmett.
- The name traces back to the Germanic root 'ermn', which signifies universality or completeness.