Emerson
Emerson: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หษmษ.sษn/ ยท /หษmษ.sษn/
Meaning and origin of Emerson
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Emery + -son.
How popular is Emerson?
Since 1880, 34,050 girls and 33,521 boys in the U.S. have been named Emerson (50% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #122 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #254 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #122 for girls, with 3,612 babies given the name.
Names similar to Emerson
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Emerson FAQ
What does the name Emerson mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname. From Emery + -son.
What is the origin of the name Emerson?
Emerson is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Emerson?
Since 1880, 34,050 girls and 33,521 boys in the U.S. have been named Emerson (50% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #122 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #254 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #122 for girls, with 3,612 babies given the name.
Is Emerson a boy or girl name?
Emerson is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (34,050 girls and 33,521 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.