Emmerson

Emmerson is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 95 babies in the United States.

Emmerson at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Emmerson

Emmerson belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Emmerson first appears in Social Security records in 1915 and has been given to 3,002 babies since 1880, including 95 in 2024.

Emmerson in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Babies named Emmerson in 2024
95
Total since 1880
3,002

Emmerson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Babies named Emmerson in 2025
5
Total since 1996
54

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Emmerson mean?

The meaning of Emmerson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Emmerson a boy or girl name?

Emmerson is a unisex name. In 2024, 95 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Emmerson?

Emmerson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Emmerson?

Emmerson is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1915 and has been given to 3,002 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].