Emmerson Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationEM-er-sun / ˈɛmərsənEnglish; German
Meaning
English: son of Emery; German: brave, powerful
Historical & Cultural Background
Emmerson is derived from the surname Emerson, which has Old English roots. It became popular as a given name in the 19th century. The name is often associated with the poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, who was a key figure in the transcendentalist movement in America. It has gained popularity in modern times as a unisex name.
Trend Summary
Emmerson has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Emerson
International Variants
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Famous people named Emmerson
Emmerson Mnangagwa is a Zimbabwean politician who has served as the President of Zimbabwe since 2017.
Fictional characters named Emmerson
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Emmerson was first seen in the United States in 1915. Emmerson has ranked as high as #1330 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Emmerson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Emmerson (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 30 |