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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Emersyn with official rankings and popularity over time.
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
Census
Emersyn in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 9,867 people with the first name Emersyn, which placed it at #2,490 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#2,490
National first-name rank
People counted
9.9K
9,867 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
3.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
85.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Emersyn
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Emersyn is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (5.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Emersyn described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Emersyn at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.5% · 8,437
- Hispanic or Latino5.7% · 564
- Two or more races5.1% · 508
- Black or African American2.5% · 244
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 58
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 56
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)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Emersyn leans strongly female. 9,735 people counted with this name were female (98.6%), compared with 135 male bearers (1.4%).
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.
How common was Emersyn in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 9,867 people with the name Emersyn, or 3.27 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #2,490 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Emersyn in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Emersyn?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Emersyn leans strongly female. 9,735 people counted with this name were female (98.6%), compared with 135 male bearers (1.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Emersyn?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Emersyn is White at 85.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%) and Two or More Races (5.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Emersyn most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Emersyn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.5% (8,437 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Emersyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
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.
Is Emersyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emersyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Emersyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people share the name Emersyn?
You can see how many Americans are named Emersyn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.