Emmet is a name of Irish origin, meaning "universal" or "whole." It is derived from the Irish word "Éimh," which means "universal" or "complete." Emmet was originally used as a given name in Ireland, but it has since gained popularity as a surname.
The first recorded use of the name Emmet as a given name was in the 19th century. One notable figure with the name Emmet was Thomas Addis Emmet (1764-1827), an Irish lawyer and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Irish rebellion of 1798.
Today, Emmet is still used as both a given name and surname in Ireland and other English-speaking countries. It has not typically been associated with any particular traits or characteristics, but rather is seen as a strong and unique name choice.
Here are some statistics about the name Emmett over time:
From 1880 to 1920, there was a significant increase in the number of babies named Emmett each year, reaching a peak of 99 births in 1920. This trend continued until 1937, with fluctuations ranging from 62 to 29 births annually.
After 1937, the popularity of the name Emmett began to decline steadily, dropping to just 7 births in 1986, marking a significant decrease over time.
However, starting around the late 1980s and early 1990s, there was a resurgence in the number of babies named Emmett. In 1994, there were 43 births, and this number continued to rise throughout the 1990s, reaching 66 births in 2003.
Since then, the popularity of the name Emmett has continued to grow steadily. In 2022, there were 135 babies named Emmett in the United States alone.
Over time, the name Emmett has experienced periods of decline and growth, but it remains a popular choice among parents today.