Emersyn
How to say it: EM-ur-sin · /ˈɛmərsɪn/
Phonetic respelling of Emerson, an Old English surname meaning 'son of Emery'; -yn ending is a modern feminizing variant.
Emersyn was the 63rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,111 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #59 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #63 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,111 |
| Share of births | 1 in 556 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #59 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving only recently, Emersyn has surged to make the 2020s its strongest stretch. Still at that high at #63, it looks set to keep climbing.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy with a literary touch, Emersyn feels light and airy. Emmy is a natural short form, while Harper shares its style.
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Nicknames
- Em
- Emmy
- Emery
Honouring a Emersyn in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Emersyn is about 1 in 24.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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