Emerson is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #122 in 2025 with 2,241 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 2,241 births ranking #122. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 13,906.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 717 girls born was named Emerson. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.