Emmitt
Emmitt is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Whole or universal.
Origin and history
Emmitt is a masculine name derived as a variant of Emmett, which originated from an English surname based on the medieval female name Emma. It ultimately traces back to the Germanic root *ermen*, meaning whole or universal. While historically uncommon, the name has seen steady usage in the United States, boosted in part by famous sports figures.
Popularity in the United States
14,238 babies in the United States have been named Emmitt since 1880. It ranks #1004 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #598.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.7 %)
- CA (5.7 %)
- GA (5.4 %)
- AL (4.9 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 111 |
| 1890-1900 | 139 |
| 1900-1910 | 214 |
| 1910-1920 | 655 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,000 |
| 1930-1940 | 788 |
| 1940-1950 | 849 |
| 1950-1960 | 860 |
| 1960-1970 | 560 |
| 1970-1980 | 392 |
| 1980-1990 | 259 |
| 1990-2000 | 522 |
| 2000-2010 | 787 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,386 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,716 |
Famous people named Emmitt
- Emmitt Smith: American football player, Athlete
Nicknames
Em, Mit
Fun facts
- Emmitt developed as a variant spelling of Emmett, which began as an English surname before transitioning into a popular given name.
- The spelling gained widespread cultural visibility in the U.S. through Hall of Fame NFL running back Emmitt Smith.