UK boy's name
Emmit
A masculine name, derived from the Germanic name Emmerich meaning "powerful ruler".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Emmit is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Emmit popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Emmit is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Emmit. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Emmit ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 boys were registered as Emmit.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emmit as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Emmit mean?
The name Emmit is derived from the Old English name Emmett, which is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Emma. The name Emma is thought to have originated from the Germanic word "eman," meaning "universal" or "entire."
Emmit is believed to have been first used as a given name in the early medieval period in England and other parts of the British Isles. It was often used as a shortened version of the name Emmett, which was quite popular during that time.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Emmit can be found in the Domesday Book, a historical record commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions several individuals with the name Emmit, suggesting that the name was in use in England during the 11th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Emmit. One of the earliest was Emmit of Beverley, a 12th-century English saint and bishop of Beverley. He is believed to have lived from around 1100 to 1170.
Another historical figure with the name Emmit was Emmit King, an American jazz saxophonist and bandleader who was born in 1923 and died in 1992. He was known for his innovative style and contributions to the bebop genre.
Emmit Peters (1915-1992) was an American baseball player who played in the Negro Leagues and the Major Leagues. He was known for his speed and defensive skills as an outfielder.
Emmit Smith (born in 1969) is a former American football player who played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL). He is considered one of the greatest running backs in NFL history and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
Emmit Gowin (born in 1941) is an American photographer known for his large-format landscape and environmental portraits. He has had a significant influence on contemporary photography and has been recognized with numerous awards and honors.
While the name Emmit has its roots in Old English and has been used throughout history, it has remained a relatively uncommon name in modern times. However, its unique sound and historical significance have contributed to its enduring appeal as a given name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Emmit by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emmit was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Emmit
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Emmit: questions and answers
How popular is the name Emmit in the UK right now?
In 2023, Emmit was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Emmit most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Emmit in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Emmit?
A masculine name, derived from the Germanic name Emmerich meaning "powerful ruler".
How many people are called Emmit in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Emmit across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.