Emersyn
A feminine name meaning "brave journey" or "brave traveler".
Name Census estimates that about 20,277 living Americans carry the first name Emersyn. It sits at #154 in the overall ranking, outside the top 50 but still well-represented. It is a predominantly female name (98.6% of registrations). The average person named Emersyn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emersyn births was 2022 (2,145 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emersyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Although Emersyn is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 291 boys registered with the name since 1880.
- • Emersyn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 8 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
20K
~ 1 in 16,904 Americans
Peak year
2022
2,145 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#154
Tracked since 1998
Gender
Gender distribution for Emersyn
Emersyn leans heavily female at 98.6% of total registrations, but 291 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Emersyn as a male name
- Ranked #3,533 in 2024
- 32 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (35 births)
Emersyn as a female name
- Ranked #154 in 2024
- 1,908 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (2,115 births)
Popularity
Emersyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emersyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 9,732 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emersyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Emersyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emersyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 48 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Michigan recorded the most babies named Emersyn, while Vermont, Alaska, Rhode Island recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 404 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emersyn
The name Emersyn is a relatively modern name, originating in the late 20th century. It is an English variant of the name Emerson, which is derived from the Old English words "emer" meaning "brave" and "son" meaning "son of." The name Emerson was first recorded in the 13th century and was likely a surname before becoming a given name.
While the name Emersyn does not have a long historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent years as a feminine variation of the traditionally masculine name Emerson. The addition of the "yn" ending gives the name a more feminine and modern sound, appealing to parents seeking unique and gender-neutral names for their children.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Emersyn was in the late 20th century, but it did not become widely popular until the early 21st century. The name's rise in popularity can be attributed, in part, to the influence of the American philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, whose works and ideas inspired many parents to choose the name for their children.
Despite its relatively recent origins, the name Emersyn has been borne by a few notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Emersyn Garner, an American painter and sculptor who lived in the late 19th century. Garner was known for her landscapes and portraits, and her works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries during her lifetime.
Another notable figure with the name Emersyn was Emersyn Whitaker, a British writer and activist who lived in the early 20th century. Whitaker was a prominent voice in the suffragette movement and wrote several influential works advocating for women's rights and equality.
In the field of science, Emersyn Harrington was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the study of quantum mechanics in the mid-20th century. Harrington's research and publications helped advance our understanding of the behavior of subatomic particles and laid the foundation for future discoveries in the field.
Emersyn Stratton was a Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist who lived in the late 20th century. Stratton founded a successful technology company and used her wealth to support various charitable causes, particularly those focused on education and healthcare.
Finally, Emersyn Rosario was a Venezuelan athlete who competed in the Olympics in the early 21st century. Rosario excelled in track and field events, winning several medals and setting national records in her home country.
While the name Emersyn is relatively new, it has already been borne by individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from art and literature to science and athletics. As a name with a strong and empowering meaning, it is likely that Emersyn will continue to gain popularity and be carried on by future generations.
People
Emersyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emersyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emersyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emersyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 20,277 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emersyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 16,904 US residents.
Is Emersyn a common name?
We classify Emersyn as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20,414 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emersyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Emersyn was 2022, when 2,145 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emersyn is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emersyn a female name?
Yes, 98.6% of people registered as Emersyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.