FIRST NAME
Emerson
Emerson is the 844th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 22,269 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 21,192 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #844 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
22,269
living · #844
BABIES NAMED EMERSON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1993–2025
20252K
As a female name, Emerson peaked in 2025, when 2,241 babies were named Emerson (the #122 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #687 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
19,897
living · #760
2020 CENSUS
21,192
living · #687
BABIES NAMED EMERSON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20251K
As a male name, Emerson peaked in 2025, when 1,371 babies were named Emerson (the #254 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)