The baby name Emilsen is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛmɪlsən/ (EM-il-sen).
Emilsen is Scandinavian in Origin.
The baby name Emilsen is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛmɪlsən/ (EM-il-sen).
Emilsen is Scandinavian in Origin.
Emilsen blends the Scandinavian patronymic suffix -sen with Emil, a name from Latin Aemilius meaning “rival, eager, industrious.” In Denmark and Norway it arose as a surname indicating “son of Emil,” aligning with Swedish/Icelandic Emilsson and Norwegian/Danish Emilsen/Emilsen spellings. As a family name it appears in 19th‑century records and spread internationally through migration.
As a given name, Emilsen is rare but increasingly cross‑cultural. It occurs in Nordic countries in modern usage and, strikingly, in parts of Latin America - especially Colombia - where it can be unisex and is sometimes influenced by the feminine Emilse. Variants include Emilsen, Emilsen, Emilson, Emilsson; related forms are Emil, Emile, Emilia, and Emilse. Nicknames such as Emi or Emil are common. The underlying sense is “child/descendant of Emil,” carrying connotations of vigor, ambition, and perseverance.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BO | 0 | #406 | 3 | 6,868 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #457 | 1,050 | 16,140 |
| CO | 0 | #465 | 16 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #515 | 4 | 9,861 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #535 | 2 | 6,731 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #598 | 14 | 9,488 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #628 | 3 | 8,289 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #906 | 15 | 15,656 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #910 | 6 | 14,098 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #918 | 9 | 14,506 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #918 | 26 | 14,861 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
Emilsen is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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