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Emerson

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Emerson was most popular in 2025, when 3,612 American babies were given the name — ranking #168 that year. In 2025 it ranked #168, with 3,612 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 67,571 people named Emerson.

Most popular in2025
Rank that year#168
Births that year3,612
Total since 188067,571

Emerson over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Emerson’s peak in 2025. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org