Boy · #5,236 in 2026

Emilian

Name: Popularity of the name Emilian in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Emilian, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,236

Peak Rank

#5,236 (2026)

Total Babies

215

5-Yr Trend

+55%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#5236

Peak Rank

215

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Emilian

Emilian first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 18 Emilians were born — ranking #5,236 that year. As of 2026, Emilian ranks #5,236 for baby boys with 18 births, rising sharply (+55% over the past five years). In total, more than 215 Emilians have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Emilian

Phonetically similar names — useful when Emilian is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Emilion
Emulsion
Simoleon
Amillia
Tamilian
Chameleon
Immolation
Cameleon
Himalayan
Emelia
Kameleon
Engleman

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Emilian

What does the name Emilian mean?

Emilian is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Emilian in 2026?

In 2026, Emilian ranks #5,236 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.

When was Emilian most popular?

Emilian reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #5,236 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Emilian a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Emilian is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Emilian?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Emilian include Garson, Quency, Pantelis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Emilian

Emilian is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 215 births in the dataset. Emilian's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #5,236. Use the chart and map above to compare Emilian's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.