Emerson: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A brave and powerful child of strength.
Emerson as a Girl Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #155
- Peak
- #143 in 2018
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Emerson Means
Emerson is a girl name of English origin. A brave and powerful child of strength.
How Popular Emerson Is
Emerson currently ranks #155 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #143 in 2018. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Emerson
- Emerson peaked at #143 in the U.S. in 2018.
- Emerson is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a fresh, modern feel that appeals to today's parents.
Emerson as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #267
- Peak
- #267 in 2020
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Emerson Means
Emerson is a boy name of English origin. A brave and powerful son of great industry.
How Popular Emerson Is
Emerson currently ranks #267 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #267 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Emerson
- Emerson peaked at #267 in the U.S. in 2020.
- Emerson is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Emerson as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- German
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #267
- Peak
- #267 in 2020
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Emerson Means
Emerson is a unisex name of German origin. Child of Emery, brave and industrious.
How Popular Emerson Is
Emerson currently ranks #267 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #267 in 2020. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Emerson
- Emerson peaked at #267 in the U.S. in 2020.
- Emerson is a name from the Germanic tradition.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Names Like Emerson
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Emerson
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Emerson.
Questions About Emerson
What does Emerson mean?
Emerson is a girl name of English origin. A brave and powerful child of strength.
How popular is Emerson?
Emerson currently ranks #155 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #143 in 2018. It has held steady.
Where does Emerson come from?
Emerson comes from English roots. Emerson peaked at #143 in the U.S. in 2018.
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