Emerson
A boy’s name of English and German origin, ranked #254 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #254
- Best ever
- #254 in 2025
- US births since 1880
- 33,521
- Born in 2025
- 1,371
- Trend
- Stable last 10 years
Meaning
- Brave, powerful
- Brave; powerful
Also a girl’s name. See Emerson for girls — 34,050 recorded US births.
Births 1880–2025
Peak 1,371 in 2025. Stable over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- CA4,840
- TX4,661
- OH3,579
- PA2,929
- NY2,919
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 90% of this name's national total.