Emmerson
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Emmerson since 1915 — 3,093 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emmerson
Emmerson is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,623 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 3,093 American babies have been named Emmerson — about 80% girls and 20% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2013, when 193 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Emmerson stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emmerson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2,623 | 23 | #4,437 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2,674 | 30 | #3,722 |
| 2023 | 74 | #2,428 | 14 | #6,301 |
| 2022 | 75 | #2,430 | 27 | #4,020 |
| 2021 | 85 | #2,193 | 25 | #4,147 |
| 2020 | 95 | #1,981 | 30 | #3,599 |
| 2019 | 105 | #1,901 | 25 | #4,149 |
| 2018 | 102 | #1,942 | 29 | #3,731 |
| 2017 | 123 | #1,726 | 26 | #4,021 |
| 2016 | 128 | #1,675 | 29 | #3,713 |
| 2015 | 154 | #1,489 | 30 | #3,609 |
| 2014 | 158 | #1,440 | 30 | #3,556 |
| 2013 | 171 | #1,365 | 22 | #4,369 |
| 2012 | 136 | #1,595 | 9 | #8,361 |
| 2011 | 108 | #1,863 | 21 | #4,550 |
| 2010 | 122 | #1,714 | 9 | #8,334 |
| 2009 | 136 | #1,645 | 14 | #6,194 |
| 2008 | 129 | #1,721 | 14 | #6,165 |
| 2007 | 107 | #1,929 | 10 | #7,765 |
| 2006 | 110 | #1,853 | 9 | #8,203 |
| 2005 | 65 | #2,609 | 11 | #6,771 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,637 | 7 | #9,218 |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,616 | — | — |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,913 | — | — |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,889 | — | — |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,291 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,027 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,230 |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 12 | #2,480 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,506 |
| 1915 | — | — | 9 | #2,693 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Emmerson
- Emmerson Mnangagwa Politician · b. 1942
- Emmerson Boyce Soccer player · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emmerson mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Emmerson in 2025?
Emmerson ranked #2,623 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emmerson?
3,093 babies have been named Emmerson in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emmerson most popular?
Emmerson peaked in 2013, when 193 newborns received the name.
Is Emmerson a boy or girl name?
Emmerson is used for both: about 80% of babies named Emmerson have been girls and 20% boys.
Is the name Emmerson rising or falling?
Emmerson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Emmerson?
Well-known people named Emmerson include Emmerson Mnangagwa (politician), Emmerson Boyce (soccer player).