US Popularity:200
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.
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Famous People Named Emerson

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  • Ralph Waldo Emerson
    Poet
  • Roy Emerson
    Tennis Player

Common Nicknames for Emerson

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How Popular Is The Name Emerson?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Emerson is currently #104 on The Bump
Boy:Emerson is currently #61 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Emerson is currently #71 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Emerson is currently #200 in U.S. births
Boy:Emerson is currently #268 in U.S. births
Girl:Emerson is currently #161 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#161
in 2023
+ 8
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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