Rising since 2022, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Emmersen since 2002
Babies named Emmersen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Emmersen is a modern spelling variant of Emerson, a name that originally functioned as a patronymic surname. While most commonly associated with girls today, the name was first recorded for use in the United States in 2002. It reached its peak rank of 14,942 in 2016, with a 1-in-321,453 birth rate. Since 2022, the name's trajectory has been rising, indicating renewed interest. Emmersen remains relatively rare, with no concentration in any particular state, reflecting its status as a creative respelling rather than a regionally anchored choice.
Emmersen is a modern spelling variant of the surname Emerson, which derives from the medieval English given name Emery, from the Germanic elements "ermen" (whole, universal) or "amal" (work, labor). The name was traditionally used as a masculine given name but shifted in the late 20th century toward popularity for girls, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emmy, Emma, Em
Sibling names for Emmersen
Names that share Emmersen's style, for a brother or sister.
