An estimated 33,727 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.
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 appears 3.1× more often than the national baseline.
1993Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
2,241
All-time
34,050
Diaspora map
Emerson broke out in Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Tennessee (2006) and became over-represented in 36 states over 11 years.
Broke out: Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Tennessee, 2006 · over-represented in 36 states over 11 years
