Emmett was the 112th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,950 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 12% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #135 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #112 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,950 |
| Share of births | 1 in 967 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −12% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #135 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emmett sits at its highest point in the 2020s after a long climb. At its peak now, it may ease downward slightly in the near future.
What goes with it
Sturdy across two beats, Emmett mixes soft tones with crisp edges and a strong feel. Everett shares its style, and Em makes a natural short form.
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Nicknames
- Em
- Emm
Honouring a Emmett in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Emmett is about 1 in 41.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #445.
Famous people named Emmett
- Emmett Toppino (1909–1971)Athletics competitor
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