Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Emerson.
National Rank (2025)
#122
All-Time Peak Rank
#122 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
34,050
Unisex Distribution49.6% Boy / 50.4% GirlBalance: Highly Balanced
💡 The Emerson Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Emerson
According to SSA data, Emerson achieved its highest historical rank of #122 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 2,241 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 24.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 33 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
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+24.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,241Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
33Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:0
1990s:366
2000s:6,205
2010s:16,233
2020s:11,246
📐 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
Need a middle name or matching choice that pairs cleanly with Emerson? Enter a surname or older sibling name below to test structural meter and syllable cohesion:
BabyNameAnalytics