Amillian
A unique name of obscure origin, potentially derived from Latin or French.
Name Census estimates that about 61 living Americans carry the first name Amillian. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 83.9% of registrations being female. The average person named Amillian today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amillian births was 2020 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amillian. 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 Amillian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
61
~ 1 in 5,618,924 Americans
Peak year
2020
11 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,134
Tracked since 2004
Gender
Gender distribution for Amillian
Amillian leans heavily female at 83.9% of total registrations, but 10 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Amillian as a male name
- Ranked #12,134 in 2020
- 5 male births in 2020
- Peak: 2019 (5 births)
Amillian as a female name
- Ranked #13,569 in 2023
- 6 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2022 (9 births)
Popularity
Amillian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amillian from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 26 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amillian 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 Amillian 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 Amillian
The name Amillian has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. The name is derived from the Etruscan word "amuil," which means "eternal" or "everlasting." It is believed that the suffix "-ian" was added to the name to denote a sense of belonging or association with the concept of eternity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amillian can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to the 5th century BCE. This inscription was discovered in the ancient Etruscan city of Cerveteri, and it suggests that the name was bestowed upon individuals with the hope that they would achieve immortality or eternal life in the afterlife.
During the Roman era, the name Amillian was occasionally used by Roman families with Etruscan ancestry as a way to pay homage to their cultural heritage. However, it was not a particularly common name during this time period.
In the Middle Ages, the name Amillian resurfaced in various parts of Europe, albeit in slightly modified forms such as "Amillianus" or "Amillian." One notable figure from this period who bore the name was Amillian of Trier, a 4th-century Christian martyr who was executed for his religious beliefs during the reign of Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Another historical figure named Amillian was a 9th-century Frankish noble and military leader who served under the Carolingian dynasty. He is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles for his role in defending the Frankish territories against Viking raids.
During the Renaissance, the name Amillian saw a brief revival among certain humanist circles in Italy, where there was a renewed interest in reviving and studying ancient Etruscan culture and language. One notable example from this period is Amillian Traversari, a 15th-century Italian scholar and translator who specialized in Etruscan inscriptions and artifacts.
In more recent centuries, the name Amillian has remained relatively uncommon, but it has been used sporadically by individuals with an interest in ancient history or a desire to honor their Etruscan ancestry. For instance, Amillian Grazzini was a 19th-century Italian archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of Etruscan tombs and burial sites.
Overall, the name Amillian is deeply rooted in the ancient Etruscan civilization and has been carried through various periods of history, although it has never achieved widespread popularity. Its enduring presence, however, serves as a testament to the enduring fascination with the enigmatic Etruscan culture and its rich legacy.
People
Amillian + last name combinations
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FAQ
Amillian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amillian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 61 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amillian 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 5,618,924 US residents.
Is Amillian a common name?
We classify Amillian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 62 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amillian most popular?
The single biggest year for Amillian was 2020, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amillian is about 11 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 Amillian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amillian a female name?
Yes, 83.9% of people registered as Amillian 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 Amillian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amillian 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 Amillian 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 many people are named Amillian?
See how many people share the name Amillian on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.