How Many People Are Named Emet?
Complete statistics for the name Emet: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Emet comes from the Hebrew word for "truth" and it's a name that carries deep philosophical weight. Only about 338 people in the United States have this name today, meaning roughly 1 in 975,595 Americans share it. With its peak year being 2024 at 36 births, Emet is clearly on the rise.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 represents a deep quest for truth, wisdom, and inner understanding. It's associated with analytical thinking, spiritual awareness, and a natural drive to look beneath the surface of things.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 351 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Emet Through the Generations
Emet is a genuinely modern name in the United States, with just 351 total births recorded across all available data. What's remarkable is the age breakdown: a full 97% of people named Emet are under 30, while essentially no one between 30 and 60 carries the name. There's a small cluster of about 10 bearers over 60, likely reflecting occasional earlier use, but the name didn't gain any real traction until very recently. It's been on a steep upward climb, hitting its all-time peak in 2024 with 36 births recorded that year alone. The average age of an Emet in America is just 12, underscoring how fresh this name truly is. Globally, about 1,840 people carry the name, placing it at world rank 177,820, with Turkey being the most common country for it outside the US. That Turkish connection makes sense, as "emet" also appears in Turkish culture. Given the rising trajectory, we can expect this name to keep gaining ground in the years ahead.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Emet's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Emet
How Many People Have the Name Emet?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 338 people in the United States currently share the name Emet. That works out to roughly 1 in every 975,595 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Emet a Common or Rare Name?
Emet is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Emet Mean?
Emet means "Truth" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Emet in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Emet Most Popular?
The name Emet reached peak popularity in 2024, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Emet?
Approximately 338 people named Emet live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 351. That works out to roughly 1 in 975,595 Americans.
Is Emet a rare name?
Emet is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 975,595 Americans has this name.
What does the name Emet mean?
Emet means "Truth" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Emet more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Emet are male and 0% are female.
When was Emet most popular?
Emet peaked in 2024 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.