Emmett Holifield

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Emmett Holifield — Hebrew
29K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Emmett Holifield is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Emmett is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Emmett is a unisex given name primarily used for males, and is also used as a surname. It may be connected to the given name Emma, or the place of Emmott, Lancashire (now known as Laneshawbridge, but still containing Emmott Hall), or it is connected to the Hebrew word אמת (emét), "Truth", or old Persian word (امید), "Hope or Aspiration". It could, however, also come from the old English word for an ant, as still used in Cornwall. People with this name include: Surname Arthur Emmett (judge), judge and lecturer in Roman law Dan W. The surname Holifield: Chester E. Holifield (1903–1995), United States Representative from California John Holifield (born 1964), American football running back for the West Virginia Mountaineers Mike Hollifield (born 1961), English footballer Holyfield (surname) Ruthie Bolton-Holifield (born 1967), former collegiate, Olympic and professional basketball player Emmett is a rare first name, carried by approximately 29K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Emmett reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Emmett

Hebrew

Emmett is a unisex given name primarily used for males, and is also used as a surname. It may be connected to the given name Emma, or the place of Emmott, Lancashire (now known as Laneshawbridge, but still containing Emmott Hall), or it is connected to the Hebrew word אמת (emét), "Truth", or old Persian word (امید), "Hope or Aspiration". It could, however, also come from the old English word for an ant, as still used in Cornwall. People with this name include: Surname Arthur Emmett (judge), judge and lecturer in Roman law Dan W.

Surname: Holifield

English

Chester E. Holifield (1903–1995), United States Representative from California John Holifield (born 1964), American football running back for the West Virginia Mountaineers Mike Hollifield (born 1961), English footballer Holyfield (surname) Ruthie Bolton-Holifield (born 1967), former collegiate, Olympic and professional basketball player

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Emmett is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Emmett by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Emmett Holifield

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Emmett Holifield:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Emmett?
The first name Emmett originates from Hebrew. Emmett is a unisex given name primarily used for males, and is also used as a surname. It may be connected to the given name Emma, or the place of Emmott, Lancashire (now known as Laneshawbridge, but still containing Emmott Hall), or it is connected to the Hebrew word אמת (emét), "Truth", or old Persian word (امید), "Hope or Aspiration". It could, however, also come from the old English word for an ant, as still used in Cornwall. People with this name include: Surname Arthur Emmett (judge), judge and lecturer in Roman law Dan W.
When was Emmett most popular?
The name Emmett reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Holifield?
The surname Holifield originates from English. Chester E. Holifield (1903–1995), United States Representative from California John Holifield (born 1964), American football running back for the West Virginia Mountaineers Mike Hollifield (born 1961), English footballer Holyfield (surname) Ruthie Bolton-Holifield (born 1967), former collegiate, Olympic and professional basketball player
What are the origins of the name Emmett Holifield?
The name Emmett Holifield combines two different traditions: the first name Emmett has Hebrew roots, while the surname Holifield originates from English.
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