StableCross-generational persistence#122 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2025
Peak births
2,241
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1993Peak 20252025
Quick answers about Emerson
How many people are named Emerson?
An estimated 33,775 living Americans are named Emerson.
How rare is Emerson?
Emerson is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 2,241 girls receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak. It was the #122 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Emerson?
The median age of a living American named Emerson is approximately 9 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 15 years old.
Is Emerson still popular?
Yes. Emerson is holding steady, with 2,241 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Emerson most common?
Emerson has its strongest geographic signal in Maine, where it appeared 3.1× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
2,241
All-time
34,050
Diaspora map
Emerson broke out in Colorado, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Wisconsin (2005) and became over-represented in 24 states over 18 years.
Broke out: Colorado, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Wisconsin, 2005 · over-represented in 24 states over 18 years
