Emerson

Boy name variations

Family name origins & meanings

• English : patronymic from the personal name Emery.
• The poet and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) was born in Boston of a line on his father’s side that can be traced back through preachers to the first colonial generation. The name Emerson was brought over from England independently by various other people, including a Thomas Emerson who settled at Ipswich, MA, in about 1636.

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Popularity

According to Social Security Administration data, Emerson fairly stagnant for the past five years, staying in the top 160. For the most part, however, Emerson has been on the rise throughout the years.

However, it is the 8th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Emerson was at its peak popularity in December 2016.

Emerson originally started as a boys' name but has quickly gained popularity as a unisex name after Shonda Rhimes and Teri Hatcher chose it for their daughters. It's also appeared in the movies Airheads and What to Expect When You're Expecting. It's also a private college in Boston, MA.

Where is it Popular?

Emerson was searched for most often in the following states:

Nicknames for Emerson

• Em
• Emmy

Pairs well with these middle names