Emmitt
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Emmitt is a Germanic name meaning “universal”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.93% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Emmitt
Emmitt is a Germanic name that developed as a masculine given name from a medieval surname. It originates from the diminutive of names containing the element ermen, meaning universal or whole, which was a common prefix in ancient naming systems. The transition from a surname back to a first name is a documented occurrence in English-speaking naming history, often occurring to preserve family lineage. It remains a consistent example of the historical cycle of name transformation between surnames and given names.
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Gender Usage of the Name Emmitt
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Emmitt is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.93% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Emmitt
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Emmitt is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 8.7K births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 21K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.83M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Emmitt ranked #1,399 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,400 in 2024 — an improvement of 1 places. Emmitt shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #395 in 1910. Its lowest recorded position was #8,369 in 2002. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -359 places (from #1,040 to #1,399).
Characteristics of the Name Emmitt
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- E — Boy Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- t — Boy Names Ending in “t”
Name AestheticMethodology
Emmitt features two syllables with a vowel start and a consonant ending, producing a robust phonetic cadence. It is synonymous with the professional football player Emmitt Smith. His athletic records provide a Strong & Powerful association for the name.
Middle Names For Emmitt
Middle names used with EmmittMethodology
Emmitt is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Emmitt Eugene · Emmitt Leroy · Emmitt Clyde · Emmitt Earl · Emmitt HowardView all 54 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for EmmittMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Emmitt is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Emmitt Jacob · Emmitt Jason · Emmitt Jesus · Emmitt Jerry · Emmitt Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Emmitt
Sound Like Emmitt Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Emmett · Emmet · Emmit · View all 12 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Edward · Eric · Aaron · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Emmitt Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Robert · Scott · Albert · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Emmitt”
Dictionary Meaning of "Emmitt"Methodology
A surname transferred from the given name
A male given name transferred from the surname
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How to Spell Emmitt in ASL
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