Emmerson
Emmerson is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Emery.
Origin and history
Emmerson is an English surname-turned-first name meaning 'son of Emery'. It has gained popularity in the United States as a contemporary alternative to the classic name Emma or modern favorite Emerson. It is increasingly chosen for girls as part of the broader trend of using surname names.
Popularity in the United States
2,480 babies in the United States have been named Emmerson since 1880. It ranks #3548 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1641.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.1 %)
- CA (15.5 %)
- IL (8.4 %)
- MI (7.9 %)
- NC (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 684 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,307 |
| 2020-2029 | 460 |
Nicknames
Emmy, Em, Emma
Fun facts
- Emmerson with a double 'm' is a common modern variant of the traditionally single-'m' surname Emerson.
- While historically a masculine surname, the double-'m' spelling is now predominantly chosen for baby girls in the U.S.