Son of Emery; brave and powerful
Originally an English surname meaning 'son of Emery.' The root name Emery is derived from the Germanic name Amalric, which combines the elements for 'work' and 'power.'
Less common today
Emmerson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,370 in 2013.
Brazilian singer and guitarist
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).