Amilleon
A combination of the prefixes "a-" (without) and "mill-" (thousand), suggesting something unique or extraordinary.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Amilleon. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 66.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Amilleon today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amilleon births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amilleon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Amilleon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,342
Tracked since 2001
Gender
Gender distribution for Amilleon
Amilleon is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 15 total registrations, 5 (33.3%) were male and 10 (66.7%) were female.
Amilleon as a male name
- Ranked #12,342 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (5 births)
Amilleon as a female name
- Ranked #17,712 in 2008
- 5 female births in 2008
- Peak: 2001 (5 births)
Popularity
Amilleon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amilleon from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Amilleon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amilleon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Amilleon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amilleon
The name Amilleon has its origins in ancient Greece, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek words "amillos," meaning "contest" or "rivalry," and "leon," meaning "lion." The name can be interpreted as "lionlike in battle" or "victorious in combat."
In Greek mythology, Amilleon was the name of a skilled warrior who fought alongside Achilles during the Trojan War. He was renowned for his bravery and prowess on the battlefield. The name is also mentioned in Homer's epic poem, the Iliad, where it is used to describe one of the Greek heroes.
The earliest recorded use of the name Amilleon can be found in ancient Greek inscriptions and artifacts from the 4th century BCE. One notable example is a marble statue depicting a Greek soldier named Amilleon, which is currently housed in the British Museum.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Amilleon. One of the most famous was Amilleon of Epirus, a Greek general who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He played a crucial role in the Macedonian Wars and was known for his strategic military tactics.
Another notable Amilleon was a philosopher and mathematician who lived in Alexandria during the 2nd century BCE. He was a member of the renowned Library of Alexandria and made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and astronomy.
In the 1st century CE, there was a Roman senator named Amilleon who was known for his oratory skills and political influence. He was a vocal supporter of the emperor Nero and was involved in various political intrigues during that turbulent period in Roman history.
During the Byzantine era, Amilleon was the name of a prominent military commander who served under the emperor Justinian I in the 6th century CE. He led Byzantine armies in several campaigns against the Persians and played a crucial role in securing the eastern borders of the Byzantine Empire.
Another notable figure named Amilleon was a 10th-century Greek monk and scholar who lived in the monastery of Mount Athos. He was renowned for his knowledge of theology and philosophy and wrote several influential treatises on religious topics.
While the name Amilleon has fallen out of common usage in modern times, its historical significance and connection to ancient Greek culture and mythology remain noteworthy. The name evokes a sense of bravery, strength, and triumph, reflecting the qualities that were highly valued in ancient Greek society.
People
Amilleon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amilleon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amilleon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amilleon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amilleon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Amilleon a common name?
We classify Amilleon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amilleon most popular?
The single biggest year for Amilleon was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amilleon is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Amilleon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amilleon a female name?
Yes, 66.7% of people registered as Amilleon in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Amilleon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amilleon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Amilleon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Amilleon?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Amilleon, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.