Emonte
Of unknown origin, a name with possible French influences.
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the first name Emonte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Emonte today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emonte births was 1996 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emonte. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
138
~ 1 in 2,483,727 Americans
Peak year
1996
10 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2019 SSA rank
#10,053
Tracked since 1992
Census
Emonte in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 129 people with the first name Emonte, which placed it at #48,862 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#48,862
National first-name rank
People counted
129
129 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
90.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Emonte
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Emonte is Black at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Emonte described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Emonte at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American90.7% · 117
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.6% · 2
- Two or more races1.6% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Popularity
Emonte: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emonte from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 67 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Emonte remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emonte by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Emonte during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emonte
The given name Emonte traces its origins to the ancient Germanic languages, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century AD. The name is believed to have been derived from the Old High German word "amund," meaning "protector" or "defender." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were revered for their strength and courage in safeguarding their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emonte can be found in the Codex Aureus, an illuminated manuscript of the Gospels dating back to the 8th century AD. This ancient text, which is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Carolingian era, mentions an individual named Emonte, who was a monk and a scribe. His contributions to the preservation of religious texts and the promotion of literacy during that period were significant.
As time progressed, the name Emonte gained prominence across various regions of Europe. In the 11th century, Emonte de Montfort, a French nobleman and crusader, played a pivotal role in the First Crusade. His bravery and leadership during the siege of Antioch earned him widespread recognition and cemented his place in the annals of history.
During the Renaissance period, Emonte Ferrero, an Italian painter born in 1489, left an indelible mark on the art world with his masterful frescoes adorning the walls of churches and palaces across Italy. His vibrant depictions of religious scenes and mythological tales continue to captivate audiences to this day.
In the realm of literature, Emonte Navarro, a Spanish poet and playwright of the 16th century, is renowned for his works that explored the complexities of human emotions and societal dynamics. His poetry collection, "Cancionero de Amor y Desamor," remains a celebrated piece of Spanish literature, revered for its eloquence and depth.
Another notable figure bearing the name Emonte was Emonte Guzman, a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Emiliano Zapata during the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century. His unwavering commitment to the cause of agrarian reform and his tireless efforts to uplift the plight of the peasantry have left an enduring legacy in the history of Mexico.
These are just a few examples of the historical significance and cultural impact associated with the given name Emonte. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Germanic roots, the name has transcended borders and generations, leaving an indelible mark on various aspects of human civilization.
People
Emonte + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emonte as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emonte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emonte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 138 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emonte going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,483,727 US residents.
Is Emonte a common name?
We classify Emonte as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 140 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emonte most popular?
The single biggest year for Emonte was 1996, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emonte is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Emonte in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 129 people with the name Emonte, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #48,862 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Emonte in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Emonte?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Emonte leans strongly male. 114 people counted with this name were male (86.4%), compared with 18 female bearers (13.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Emonte?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Emonte is Black at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Emonte most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Emonte in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (117 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Emonte in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emonte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emonte in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Emonte still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emonte in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Emonte can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Emonte?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.