Emmett
Boy name · 49 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Emmett: 49 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2017.
From its Old German roots, Emmett began as a diminutive of Emma or the masculine Emmerich, meaning "universal" or "whole," though it has also been linked to the English surname derived from the word "ant." The name carries a gentle, grounded energy, and its most famous bearer in recent times is actor Emmett J. Scanlan, known for his role in *Peaky Blinders*, while literary fans will recall Emmett "Doc" Brown from the *Back to the Future* films. Placewise, the name appears in Emmett Township, Michigan, and Emmett, Idaho, both reflecting the surname tradition. An interesting twist: although now firmly a given name, Emmett saw a notable revival in Scotland after the *Twilight* series featured the character Emmett Cullen, helping it feel both vintage and modern.
Boy 12 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20177 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #4417 babies
- Total births
- 49since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 15%vs prior 5y