Emerson
Peaked at #143 nationally in 2018, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Emerson has been recorded 50% of the time for girls and 50% of the time for boys.
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Emerson — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#143
in 2018
Current rank
#151
in 2024
Years tracked
32
1993–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1993, Emerson reached its peak popularity for girls in 2018, ranking #143 nationally with 1,948 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #196 (2014) to #151 (2024) — a 23% improvement.
As of 2024, Emerson ranks #151 nationally for girls, with 1,965 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #151 | 1,965 |
| 2023 | #161 | 1,771 |
| 2022 | #169 | 1,724 |
| 2021 | #167 | 1,743 |
| 2020 | #155 | 1,793 |
| 2019 | #152 | 1,865 |
| 2018 | #143 | 1,948 |
| 2017 | #150 | 1,978 |
Emerson — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#268
in 2020
Current rank
#270
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Emerson reached its peak popularity for boys in 2020, ranking #268 nationally with 1,276 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #324 (2014) to #270 (2024) — a 17% improvement.
As of 2024, Emerson ranks #270 nationally for boys, with 1,270 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #270 | 1,270 |
| 2023 | #268 | 1,260 |
| 2022 | #274 | 1,268 |
| 2021 | #278 | 1,237 |
| 2020 | #268 | 1,276 |
| 2019 | #269 | 1,343 |
| 2018 | #284 | 1,242 |
| 2017 | #276 | 1,321 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Emerson most popular?
Emerson was most popular in 2018, when it ranked #143 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Emerson becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Emerson?
At least 63,935 babies have been recorded with the name Emerson in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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