Boy

Emmitt

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About Emmitt

Distinguished and timeless, Emmitt represents a classic choice with enduring appeal. This name has graced generations while never feeling antiquated or overly traditional. The double 't' ending adds visual weight and character to the name's appearance on paper, giving it a distinguished look that translates to distinguished impressions. Emmitt suggests reliability and steadfastness—qualities many parents hope to instill in their sons. The name's traditional roots provide a sense of heritage and continuity, connecting your child to a long lineage of respected individuals. Its familiar sound ensures easy recognition and pronunciation, eliminating the constant corrections that plague more unusual names. Yet Emmitt isn't so common that it lacks individuality; it maintains a special quality that prevents it from blending into the background. The name works beautifully with both classic and modern middle names, offering flexibility in creating the perfect name combination. Emmitt ages gracefully, sounding equally appropriate for a young boy learning to ride a bicycle and a grown man leading a business meeting.

Popularity of the Name Emmitt

Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.

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Popularity of the Name Emmitt
United StatesCanada
1880#770
1881#572
1882#585
1883#751
1884#628
1885#584
1886#458
1887#557
1888#535
1889#506
1890#544
1891#659
1892#502
1893#549
1894#506
1895#511
1896#563
1897#525
1898#550
1899#590
1900#481
1901#492
1902#620
1903#438
1904#471
1905#424
1906#477
1907#600
1908#544
1909#455
1910#515
1911#552
1912#617
1913#587
1914#704
1915#606
1916#681
1917#669
1918#713
1919#558
1920#625
1921#652
1922#576
1923#635
1924#630
1925#650
1926#667
1927#630
1928#595
1929#715
1930#723
1931#669
1932#712
1933#620
1934#722
1935#607
1936#758
1937#678
1938#685
1939#643
1940#699
1941#664
1942#668
1943#658
1944#669
1945#671
1946#746
1947#780
1948#718
1949#716
1950#682
1951#658
1952#742
1953#716
1954#788
1955#900
1956#823
1957#854
1958#897
1959#871
1960#987
1961#919
1962#974
1963#938
1965#940
2010#870#737
2011#785#923
2012#660#685
2013#623#782
2014#606#681
2015#583#602
2016#523#744
2017#536#687
2018#537#836
2019#501#596
2020#510#752
2021#545#777
2022#598
2023#660
2024#680
2025#770

Top names by country: United States · Canada

Variations of Name Emmitt

Names Similar to Emmitt

Nicknames for Emmitt

  • Em
  • Mit
  • Emmy
  • Mitt
  • Mitty
Emmitt

Famous People Named Emmitt

Emmitt SmithFormer American football player, NFL Hall of Famer
Emmitt ThomasFormer American football player and coach
Emmitt DavisAmerican jazz trumpeter
Emmitt RhodesAmerican singer-songwriter
Emmitt Perry Jr.Tyler Perry - American actor, playwright, filmmaker, and comedian
Emmitt WilliamsAmerican professional basketball player
Emmitt NervendCanadian football player
Emmitt HoltAmerican basketball player
Emmitt JacksonAmerican football player
Emmitt LongAmerican basketball player
Emmitt StoopsAmerican baseball player
Emmitt HickeyAustralian rules footballer
Emmitt Matthews Jr.American basketball player
Emmitt YanceyAmerican jazz pianist
Emmitt BryantAmerican football player
Emmitt FloydAmerican basketball player
Emmitt Smith IVAmerican football player
Emmitt Smith IIIAmerican football player
Emmitt Smith IIAmerican football player
Emmitt Smith Sr.Father of NFL player Emmitt Smith

Characters Named Emmitt

Emmitt BrownDoc Brown - "Back to the Future" film series
Emmitt Otterton"Zootopia"
Emmitt Smithson"Criminal Minds" TV series
Emmitt Forrest"Legally Blonde - The Musical"
Emmitt "Critic" Schmemmitt"The Critic" TV series
Emmitt P. Smith"Scary Movie 2"
Emmitt Roswell"Arrested Development" TV series
Emmitt Nervend"Hot Rod"
Emmitt Yawners"The Simpsons" TV series
Emmitt Houk"The Walking Dead" TV series
Emmitt James"Star Trek - Deep Space Nine" TV series
Emmitt Skilton"Shortland Street" TV series
Emmitt Asgard"Stargate SG-1" TV series
Emmitt Vale"Gotham" TV series
Emmitt Wycza"The X-Files" TV series
Emmitt Honeycutt"Queer as Folk" TV series
Emmitt Meridian"The Twilight Zone" TV series
Emmitt Curtis"Friday Night Lights" TV series
Emmitt Wydell"House of 1000 Corpses"
Emmitt Fitz-Hume"Spies Like Us"

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