Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Emerson.
National Rank (2025)
#254
All-Time Peak Rank
#254 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
33,521
Unisex Distribution49.6% Boy / 50.4% GirlBalance: Highly Balanced
💡 The Emerson Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Emerson
According to SSA data, Emerson achieved its highest historical rank of #254 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,371 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 14.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Emerson scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+14.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,371Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:185
1890s:194
1900s:321
1910s:1,751
1920s:2,139
1930s:1,238
1940s:1,092
1950s:946
1960s:759
1970s:680
1980s:858
1990s:1,317
2000s:3,766
2010s:10,583
2020s:7,692
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesE-mer-son
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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