How old is someone named Emerson?
The average Emerson is 13 years old.
Half of all living Emersons are between 5 and 16.
When was Emerson popular?
Emerson is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2025. 3,612 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 321 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,751 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,139 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,238 | 140 |
| 1940s | 1,092 | 460 |
| 1950s | 946 | 620 |
| 1960s | 759 | 610 |
| 1970s | 680 | 610 |
| 1980s | 858 | 810 |
| 1990s | 1,683 | 1,600 |
| 2000s | 9,971 | 9,900 |
| 2010s | 26,816 | 27,000 |
| 2020s | 18,938 | 19,000 |
How many Emersons are still alive?
About 60,000 Emersons are alive in the US today. That's 89% of the roughly 68,000 babies named Emerson since 1880.
Most Emersons ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Emerson?
About two in three living Emersons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Emerson an old name?
No. Emerson is one of the youngest names around: younger than 87 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Emerson will be 25 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Emerson a boy or girl name?
Both. 56% of living Emersons are women and 44% are men.
The women average 10 and the men 17.
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Emerson's name twin is Rayan. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rayan's age curve is the closest match to Emerson's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Emerson
How old is the average Emerson?
The average Emerson in the US is 13 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Emerson?
About 60,000 Emersons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 68,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Emerson most popular?
In 2025, when about 3,600 baby girls were named Emerson.
Is Emerson a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 66% of living Emersons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Emerson a boy or girl name?
Both. 56% of living Emersons are women and 44% are men. The women average 10 and the men 17.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this