Emerson boy or girls name?

ljm+mgc · October 2013

We are liking Emerson as a boys bane but it seems to be going towards girls?? I never thought of it as a girls name before what do you think?

mnosika · October 2013

Boy

NerdyLucy · October 2013

Boy boy boy

MamaHollywood27 · October 2013

My 3rd sons name is Emerson cross! Def a boy name

BShreeve · October 2013

Emerson is a strong contender for us. We are having a boy.

It's a boy's name!

WestIsleFlower · October 2013

100% Boy

PunkyBooster · October 2013

Boy

WashingtonQueen · October 2013

Emerson is all boy!!

lkwelter · October 2013

Add a 'Y' and it'll be a girls name. Totally j kidding everyone!

Scarlett&Gatsby · October 2013

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/9063799/emerson-boy-or-girl

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12091057/too-feminine-for-a-boy

This comes up a lot around here. The BNB is full of traditionalists, so overwhelmingly, you're going to hear that it's a boy's name. Etymologically speaking, that's correct. It's a boy's name from a surname that means "son of Emery." "Son" necessarily implies boy.

Usage-wise, it's pretty "unisex." It's skyrocketing in popularity for girls (jumping almost 600 spots in 10 years!), and has made a similar leap for boys. It's slightly more popular for girls than boys. (Ranked #244 for girls and #364 for boys). 473 more girls received the name than boys last year.

So, is it a boy's name or a girl's name? Yes and no. It depends on which information is more pertinent and important to you. Historically, it's a boy's name. Based on current popular usage, it's a unisex name that's slightly more pink than blue.

Shouting "BOY BOY BOY BOY" doesn't change the fact that it's currently being used more on girls. People once felt similarly about Ashley and Evelyn. But the fact that it has a much longer historical precedent for being used on boys, paired with the fact that we as a culture seem to be shifting away from an attitude of "THE GIRLS ARE USING IT ABANDON SHIP" towards boys' names makes it a very doable option for a boy, IMO.

nittanyllama · October 2013

Scarlett&Gatsby said:

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/9063799/emerson-boy-or-girl

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12091057/too-feminine-for-a-boy

This comes up a lot around here. The BNB is full of traditionalists, so overwhelmingly, you're going to hear that it's a boy's name. Etymologically speaking, that's correct. It's a boy's name from a surname that means "son of Emery." "Son" necessarily implies boy.

Usage-wise, it's pretty "unisex." It's skyrocketing in popularity for girls (jumping almost 600 spots in 10 years!), and has made a similar leap for boys. It's slightly more popular for girls than boys. (Ranked #244 for girls and #364 for boys). 473 more girls received the name than boys last year.

So, is it a boy's name or a girl's name? Yes and no. It depends on which information is more pertinent and important to you. Historically, it's a boy's name. Based on current popular usage, it's a unisex name that's slightly more pink than blue.

Shouting "BOY BOY BOY BOY" doesn't change the fact that it's currently being used more on girls. People once felt similarly about Ashley and Evelyn. But the fact that it has a much longer historical precedent for being used on boys, paired with the fact that we as a culture seem to be shifting away from an attitude of "THE GIRLS ARE USING IT ABANDON SHIP" towards boys' names makes it a very doable option for a boy, IMO.

--- Very well said. I would say unisex. ----

Mimaloo · October 2013

Boy

magsugar13 · October 2013

it is a boy name that unfortunately has been taken like so many other names

Ansleyturner · October 2013

I like it better for a boy but I would say it is a unisex name

annieravensfan528 · October 2013

I know it's traditionally a boy name but I think it's gone to the ladies.

I actually prefer it on a girl....
:-S

marthaler · October 2013

Girl.

aeh72 · October 2013

Unisex. These days I wouldn't blink an eye at seeing it on a boy or girl.

Worcbride · October 2013

To me it's a last name.....I do know a boy with that name however

ArmyWife114 · October 2013

I've only met boys with this name, but, looking at the rankings, I'd have to say it's pretty unisex

chicki1012 · October 2013

110percent girl. I know 2 little girls named Emerson I think it's more feminine and one of them gets called Emmy for short

mrstengallonhat1 · October 2013

It's a unisex name (now). I like it for both a boy or girl, honestly.

plus12012 · October 2013

I like it for either. But, traditionally I think boy.

danabsd · October 2013

Girl.

VineyardMel · October 2013

The only ones I know of are girls--even though I prefer it as a boy's name. I think the numbers PP shared are your best answer.

clee2009 · October 2013

I know several Emerson's. Unfortunately they are all girls. So even if it was traditionally a boys name I think it is a name the girls have definitely taken over.

JMU_Bride09 · October 2013

Boy

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