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Emmersen

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Pronounced EM-ur-sin /ˈɛm.ər.sən/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Emerson, an English surname, 'son of Emery' (Emery from the Germanic for 'brave; powerful'). A surname name, usually unisex-to-boy, used here for a girl.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name: Emmersen is a respelling of Emerson, 'son of Emery' (said 'EM-ur-sin'). Modern and crisp.
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Origin LowEnglish, German
MeaningA respelling of Emerson, an English surname, 'son of Emery' (Emery from the Germanic for 'brave; powerful'). A surname name, usually unisex-to-boy, used here for a girl.
U.S. rank (2024)#15953 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 173

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620022024

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

Emmersen is a respelling of Emerson, an English surname, 'son of Emery.' It reads as a crisp surname-style name, usually unisex-to-boy, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'EM-ur-sin').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, a modern spelling of Emerson. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Emmersen respells Emerson, 'son of Emery'; it reads as a fresh surname name, usually unisex-leaning, used here for a girl (said 'EM-ur-sin').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Emmersen — Respelling of Emerson ('son of Emery')

Variations

EmersonEmersynEmmersyn

Nicknames

EmSonny

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If you like Emmersen…

Emerson— the standard spelling of the same name
Emersyn— a like respelling of the same name
Emery— the root name behind it
Addison— a like surname-name that went girl

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmersen mean?

Emmersen is a respelling of Emerson, 'son of Emery.'

How do you pronounce Emmersen?

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

Is Emmersen a boy or girl name?

Emmersen is used here for a girl; Emerson is unisex and often a boy's name.

How popular is Emmersen?

Emmersen is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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