How Many People Are Named Emmitt?
Complete statistics for the name Emmitt: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Emmitt, a very rare male name, is held by just 10,170 people in the US, making up 1 in 32,448 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 56% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2019.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 13,906 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Emmitt Through the Generations
Emmitt, a name that's been around but hasn't seen widespread usage until recently, has gained traction among younger generations. With 10,170 people named Emmitt living today, it's a name that's becoming more common, especially among those under 30. The peak year for Emmitt was 2019, with 571 births, indicating a rising trend in popularity. As of now, the average age of someone named Emmitt is 43, with a significant portion of the population being over 60, showing how the name has evolved through different generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Emmitt's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Emmitt
How Many People Have the Name Emmitt?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 610 people in the United States currently share the name Emmitt. That works out to roughly 1 in every 543,359 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Emmitt a Common or Rare Name?
Emmitt 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 Emmitt Mean?
Emmitt means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Emmitt in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Emmitt Most Popular?
The name Emmitt reached peak popularity in 2019, with 571 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 Emmitt?
Approximately 610 people named Emmitt live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 610. That works out to roughly 1 in 543,359 Americans.
Is Emmitt a rare name?
Emmitt is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 543,359 Americans has this name.
What does the name Emmitt mean?
Emmitt means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Emmitt more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Emmitt are male and 0% are female.
When was Emmitt most popular?
Emmitt peaked in 2019 with 571 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.