Emilson
A masculine name of Danish origin meaning "son of Emil".
Name Census estimates that about 81 living Americans carry the first name Emilson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Emilson today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emilson births was 2023 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emilson. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Emilson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
81
~ 1 in 4,231,535 Americans
Peak year
2023
12 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,364
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Emilson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emilson from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 40 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
Emilson 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 Emilson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emilson
The name Emilson is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse words "emil" and "son," meaning "labor" or "worker" and "son," respectively. It is a compound name that can be translated to mean "son of a laborer" or "son of a worker."
The earliest recorded use of the name Emilson dates back to the Viking Age in Scandinavia, particularly in Norway and Sweden, where it was commonly used among the Norse people. The name's popularity likely stemmed from the cultural significance placed on hard work and labor within these societies.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Emilson was a Norwegian farmer and landowner who lived in the 10th century. His name was recorded in the Gulating Law, one of the oldest Norwegian provincial laws, which regulated land ownership and inheritance rights during that time.
In the 12th century, an Icelandic saga mentions a character named Emilson, who was a skilled craftsman and woodworker. This reference provides insight into the name's association with skilled labor and craftsmanship.
During the Middle Ages, the name Emilson was relatively common among Scandinavian families, particularly those involved in farming, fishing, or other manual labor professions. However, it was less prevalent in other parts of Europe.
One notable individual with the name Emilson was a Swedish merchant and ship owner who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his successful trading ventures and his contributions to the economic development of his hometown.
In the 18th century, an Emilson was recorded as a respected blacksmith in a small Norwegian village. His craftsmanship and skill in metalworking were highly regarded by the local community.
Another historical figure with the name Emilson was a Danish sailor who participated in one of the early Danish expeditions to Greenland in the 19th century. His name was mentioned in the expedition's logbooks and records.
While the name Emilson has its roots in Scandinavia, it has been adopted and used in various forms across different cultures and languages over time, reflecting the influence of migration and cultural exchange.
People
Emilson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emilson 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
Emilson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emilson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 81 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emilson 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 4,231,535 US residents.
Is Emilson a common name?
We classify Emilson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 82 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emilson most popular?
The single biggest year for Emilson was 2023, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emilson is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emilson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emilson in the SSA data are male. 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.