Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Emmett.
National Rank (2025)
#121
All-Time Peak Rank
#103 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
78,564
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Emmett Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Emmett
According to SSA data, Emmett achieved its highest historical rank of #103 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 3,663 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 3.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Emmett scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-3.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,663Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:901
1890s:1,136
1900s:1,187
1910s:4,190
1920s:5,433
1930s:3,559
1940s:3,432
1950s:2,988
1960s:2,032
1970s:1,334
1980s:1,072
1990s:1,640
2000s:4,070
2010s:26,161
2020s:19,429
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEmm-ett
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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