Hemerson
A masculine name of American origin, potentially derived from Henderson.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Hemerson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hemerson today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hemerson births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hemerson. 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 Hemerson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#11,570
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Hemerson: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hemerson 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 Hemerson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hemerson
The name Hemerson is an uncommon given name with a rich and diverse history. It is believed to have originated from the Old English language, where it was derived from the combination of the words "hamer" and "sunu," which collectively meant "son of the hammer."
In the early medieval period, the name Hemerson was widely used among the Anglo-Saxon communities in England. It was often given to children born to blacksmiths or metalworkers, as a nod to their family's craft and the importance of the hammer as a tool in their trade.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Hemerson can be traced back to the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this historical document, there are several references to individuals bearing the name Hemerson, suggesting its widespread use during the 11th century.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Hemerson was Hemerson of Lincoln, a skilled blacksmith who lived in the city of Lincoln in the late 12th century. His work was highly regarded, and he was commissioned to forge various tools and weapons for the local nobility.
In the 13th century, Hemerson the Scribe, a renowned calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts, gained fame for his exquisite work on religious texts and chronicles. His beautifully illuminated manuscripts can be found in various museum collections across Europe.
During the Renaissance period, Hemerson Wynter, born in 1492, was a renowned English playwright and poet. His works, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, were highly influential in the literary circles of his time.
In the 17th century, Hemerson Tyndall, a pioneering scientist and scholar, made significant contributions to the fields of physics and chemistry. His experiments with air pressure and the behavior of gases laid the groundwork for future scientific discoveries.
Another notable figure was Hemerson Blackwood, a renowned explorer and naturalist born in 1785. He embarked on several expeditions to remote regions of the world, documenting flora and fauna, and contributing greatly to the field of natural history.
While the name Hemerson may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connections to craftsmanship, literature, science, and exploration make it a unique and intriguing name with a fascinating legacy.
People
Hemerson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hemerson as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hemerson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hemerson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hemerson 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Hemerson a common name?
We classify Hemerson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hemerson most popular?
The single biggest year for Hemerson was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hemerson is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Hemerson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hemerson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hemerson 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.
Is Hemerson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hemerson 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 Hemerson 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Hemerson?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Hemerson at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.