Name comparison · boy names
Emanuel vs. Emerson
In 2025, Emerson leads at #254 among U.S. boys' names, with Emanuel at #574. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Emanuel | Emerson |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #574 | #254 |
| Babies in 2025 | 513 | 1,371 |
| All-time peak | #211 in 1880 | #254 in 2025 |
| Uniqueness score | 43 / 100 | 31 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Massachusetts (#307) | Vermont (#102) |