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Emersen

♂ Boy

Pronounced EM-er-sun /ˈɛm.ər.sən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Emerson — an English surname, 'the son of Emery' (from the Germanic Emery, 'brave/powerful work-ruler'); used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: The son of Emery; brave and powerful: Emersen spells Emerson. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowGermanic, English
MeaningA spelling of Emerson — an English surname, 'the son of Emery' (from the Germanic Emery, 'brave/powerful work-ruler'); used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2025)#7832 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 136

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820062025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Emersen is a spelling of Emerson — an English surname, 'the son of Emery' (from the Germanic Emery, 'brave/powerful work-ruler'). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (said 'EM-er-sun').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this form, son-of-Emery at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Emerson means 'the son of Emery' (from the Germanic Emery, 'brave/powerful') — Emersen is a spelling, crisp and modern (used for both sexes; said 'EM-er-sun').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Emerson — surname; unisex

Variations

EmersonEmersynEmmerson

Nicknames

Emer

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Emery— the source name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emersen mean?

Emersen spells Emerson — English 'the son of Emery' (brave/powerful); used for both sexes.

How do you pronounce Emersen?

It's said EM-er-sun /ˈɛm.ər.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Emersen a boy or girl name?

Emersen is used for both sexes; here it is a boy's name.

How popular is Emersen?

Emersen is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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