Emerson
Emerson is a unisex name of English origin meaning “son of Emery, industrious ruler.” It ranked #160 in the United States in 2025. An English surname from Emery (a Germanic name meaning industrious ruler).
how do you pronounce Emerson?
EM-er-son
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what does Emerson mean?
The name Emerson means “son of Emery, industrious ruler.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English surname from Emery (a Germanic name meaning industrious ruler). It honors the philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson and has become popular as a given name for both sexes.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #160 |
| 2023 | #165 |
| 2022 | #172 |
| 2021 | #180 |
| 2020 | #190 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Emerson?
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Emerson Lake & Palmer (band)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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