Emerson

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At a glance

Emerson is the #2865 dog name in our records. About 1 in 16,591 male dogs is called Emerson, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Emerson?

#2,865dog name of 19,856
1 in 16,591male dogs
34dogs in the records
#2,471cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 12%Boys 79%Not recorded 9%

13% girls · 87% boys among 31 dogs with a recorded sex

Emerson over the years

Rising
00.91.82013: 0.0, 2014: 0.2, 2015: 0.8, 2016: 0.0, 2017: 0.0, 2018: 0.0, 2019: 0.4, 2020: 0.7, 2021: 0.9, 2022: 0.3, 2023: 0.5, 2024: 1.62013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Emerson per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Emerson

EmeraldEmmettEmilioEmmylouEmilieEmmittEmiliaEmmanuel

Questions

Is Emerson a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (87% male).

How popular is Emerson for dogs?

Emerson is the #2,865 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 34 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Emerson?

Emerson is said in 3 syllables: E·mer·son. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Emerson?

Emerald, Emmett and Emilio sound similar.

What breeds are often named Emerson?

Poodles, Miniature Schnauzers and Jack Russell Terriers are the breeds most often called Emerson.

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