How Common is the First Name Emerson?
We estimate that there are 60,350 people named Emerson who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Emerson is the 644th most common for women, and the 806th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Emerson?
The average person named Emerson is 12.32 years old.
Is Emerson a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
3,612 people named Emerson were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 122nd most popular name for girls, and the 168th most popular overall.
Emerson has never been more popular than it is right now.
Is Emerson a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Emerson is a unisex name. 56.1% of people named Emerson are female, while 43.9% are male.
Facts About the Name Emerson
Popularity of Emerson in England
In 2020, Emerson was the 814th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.