—2024 rank (unisex)
1880peak year
0babies named Emerson since 1880
—5-year trend
Emerson popularity over 145 years
⚖️ Shared by both genders · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Emerson mean?
An English surname meaning 'son of Emery', from Germanic Emmerich, perhaps 'brave ruler'. Its link to writer Ralph Waldo Emerson gives it a bookish, unisex appeal.
OriginEnglish
Syllables3
Genderunisex
Stylemodern, vintage
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