Emerson
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Son of Emery
Background: The name Emerson originates from the English surname, which is derived from a given name Emery, meaning 'son of Emery.' The name Emery itself comes from the Germanic name Emeric, comprised of the elements meaning 'work' and 'power.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#642
Total births
63,935
Most popular decade
2010s
(80,433 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+45 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
50.3% male
49.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 25
- First year rank
- #341
- Peak year
- 2019
- Peak year births
- 1,343
- Peak rank
- #269
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,270
- Recent rank
- #270
Female
- First year
- 1993
- First year births
- 11
- First year rank
- #7,496
- Peak year
- 2017
- Peak year births
- 1,978
- Peak rank
- #150
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,965
- Recent rank
- #151
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).