Total births
812
Boys' name · since 1912
Emmette
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 812 babies named Emmette, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 812
- total births
- 1912–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
Emmette is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 812 have been recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Emmette has been recorded 812 times among boys since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2023.
- 812 total births
- 1912–2023 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
812 boys have been named Emmette since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2023.
- 812
- total births
- 1912–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Emmette was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
21 babies were named Emmette in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Emmette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Emmette's SSA record in two at 1951 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1965, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Emmette at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Emmette popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2023
- Peak year (1918)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Emmette popularity over time - girls
7 total births recorded since 2021 (Emmette as girls' name)
Emmette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Emmette's strongest decade.
137 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Emmette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
101 births
- 1920s
1920s
137 births
- 1930s
1930s
133 births
- 1940s
1940s
133 births
- 1950s
1950s
104 births
- 1960s
1960s
70 births
- 1970s 42
1970s
42 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
55 births
- 2020s 15
2020s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 137 births (17% of all-time use).
How Emmette compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Emmette's total volume
Emmette vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Emmette by state
Where Emmette concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 16 | 2.0% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 11 | 1.4% |
Alabama share of Emmette's total US births 2.0%
Even split
16 of 812 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emmette? ▼
Emmette has been given to 812 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 21 babies were born in 1918, its single highest year.
When was Emmette most popular? ▼
Emmette was most popular in the 1920s decade with 137 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Emmette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Emmette are Alabama (16 births), Mississippi (11 births).
How long has the name Emmette been used? ▼
Emmette has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 112 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Emmette? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Emmanuel, Emmett, Emmitt, Emmet, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Emmette's data
- Emmette's decade-level peak was the 1920s (137 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Emmettes (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Emmette
Nearby Names Like Emmette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emmette
Emmanuel Boy
#181 91,079 births
Emmett Boy
#119 78,564 births
Emmitt Boy
#680 14,238 births
Emmet Boy
#1589 6,966 births
Emmit Boy
#3399 4,260 births
Compare Emmette side by side: Emmette vs Emmanuel Emmette vs Emmett Emmette vs Emmitt
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Emmette: Baby Name Since 1912 - 812 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emmette. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Emmette draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.