Emerson: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced EM-er-suhn · 3 syllables
Emerson means “son of Emery”, from English.
From Emery + -son.
- Meaning
- son of Emery
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- EM-er-suhn
- US rank (2025)
- #122
- US babies a year
- about 3,271 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
How popular is Emerson?
Emerson was the #122 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,612 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #122 |
| England & Wales | #812 |
| Scotland | #711 |
| Canada | #273 |
| Australia | #222 |
How old are people named Emerson?
Half of US adults named Emerson are older than 23; most are between 18 and 77. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Emerson
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Emerson have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Emerson
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Emerson
What does the name Emerson mean?
Emerson means “son of Emery”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Emerson?
Emerson is pronounced EM-er-suhn.
How popular is the name Emerson?
Emerson was the #122 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,612 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Emerson?
Half of US adults named Emerson are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 77.