Emmet
Boy name · #1554 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Emmet? In official American birth records, Emmet has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 110 baby boys were named Emmet, placing it at #1554 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #859, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 16,364 boys born in 2025 was named Emmet.
Babies named Emmet per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Emmet first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 34 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 262 boys were named Emmet — good for #859 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Emmet against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Emmet in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Emmet is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Emmet will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Emmet is most common
State-level data for Emmet is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Emmet
Statistically, parents drawn to Emmet tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Emet, Eliot, Eason, Eamon, and Emmit.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Emmet | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110 | #1554 |
| 2024 | 108 | #1589 |
| 2023 | 136 | #1369 |
| 2022 | 122 | #1479 |
| 2021 | 115 | #1529 |
| 2020 | 141 | #1288 |
| 2019 | 190 | #1072 |
| 2018 | 194 | #1045 |
| 2017 | 220 | #947 |
| 2016 | 243 | #894 |
| 2015 | 262 | #859 |
| 2014 | 220 | #959 |
| 2013 | 174 | #1075 |
| 2012 | 158 | #1155 |
| 2011 | 147 | #1198 |
| 2010 | 132 | #1299 |
| 2009 | 103 | #1573 |
| 2008 | 82 | #1802 |
| 2007 | 78 | #1848 |
| 2006 | 80 | #1738 |
| 2005 | 93 | #1525 |
| 2004 | 74 | #1720 |
| 2003 | 66 | #1800 |
| 2002 | 49 | #2155 |
| 2001 | 47 | #2185 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Emmet?
In official American birth records, the name Emmet first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 34 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Emmet a popular boy name?
Emmet ranked #1554 among boys in 2025 with 110 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #859.
When was the name Emmet most popular?
Emmet peaked in 2015, when 262 American boys received the name (ranked #859 that year). Since 2015 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Emmet?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 16,364 newborn American boys was named Emmet. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.