Holding steady.
Popularity of Emmons since 1894
Babies named Emmons per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Emmons's real moment was 1894.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 39 |
| 1920s | 55 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Emmons is a rare given name with roots in the English surname tradition. First recorded in 1894, it reached its peak that same year, but has since become virtually unused. The name has maintained a stable trajectory, appearing only sporadically. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice, though its meaning remains uncertain. Emmons has no significant historical or cultural associations, and is most likely to appeal to families with a connection to the surname or an appreciation for obscure 19th-century American names.
Emmons originated as a surname of English origin, likely derived from the medieval given name Em(m), a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. Alternatively, it may come from Emmo, a variant of the Germanic name Ermo. The surname was brought to America by early settlers and occasionally used as a first name, particularly in the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Mon
Variants: Emmons
Sibling names for Emmons
Names that share Emmons's style, for a brother or sister.
