Emmett is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7360 in 2016 with 16 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 26 births ranking #5032. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 110,718 girls born was named Emmett. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Emmett is a friendly, well-established name with a slightly layered history. In modern use, its appeal comes more from its warm, tailored sound than from one universally agreed literal meaning.
The name rose through surname and inherited first-name use and later became a strong modern favourite. It feels classic enough to last, but not overly formal.