Emerson
How to say it: EM-ur-sun · /ˈɛmərsən/
English surname meaning 'son of Emery'; Emery from Germanic Amalric meaning 'work-power' (amal + ric).
Emerson was the 63rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,612 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 43% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #59 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #63 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 3,612 |
| Share of births | 1 in 556 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +43% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #59 |
| In France, 2025 | #4,924 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade brought Emerson its best period yet in the 2020s. At its peak today, further gains look likely over the next few years.
What goes with it
Soft and airy across three syllables with a literary touch, Emerson feels easy. Emme works as a short form, and Harper shares its style.
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Nicknames
- Em
- Emmy
- Emme
Honouring a Emerson in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Emerson is about 1 in 24.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German.
In France: #4,924 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Emerson
- Emerson Fittipaldi (born 1946)Brazilian racing driver
- Emerson (born 1976)Brazilian footballer
- Emerson Palmieri (born 1994)Italian-Brazilian association football player
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