Emerson
em-ur-sin
US Popularity:213
Origin:German
Meaning:Brave, powerful; Child of Emery
Emerson is a gender-neutral name with German origins. Meaning “brave,” “powerful,” and “child of Emery,” this name has a strong definition to be proud of. Emerson is a quirky combination of the more common names Emma and Emily. In the past, Emerson was used more for baby girls but the tide has changed in recent years. So much so that Emerson is now one of the most popular gender-neutral names beginning with E.
Famous People Named Emerson
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Ralph Waldo EmersonPoet
- Roy EmersonTennis Player
Emerson Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Emerson is currently #91 on The Bump
Boy:Emerson is currently #63 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Emerson is currently #55 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Emerson is currently #213 in U.S. births
Boy:Emerson is currently #514 in U.S. births
Girl:Emerson is currently #389 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#389
in 2022
- 1
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry Emerson Family History
Ancestry, Emery Family History
Behind the Name, Emmerich
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