Amillyon
A unique name potentially derived from the French word "million".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Amillyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amillyon today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amillyon births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amillyon. 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 Amillyon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,243
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Amillyon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Amillyon 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 Amillyon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Amillyon
The name Amillyon is of ancient Greek origin, derived from the word "amillos," meaning "contest" or "rivalry." It is believed to have originated during the classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BCE, when competitive sports and games were an integral part of Greek culture.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Amillyon can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a wrestler named Amillyon from the city of Sparta. This reference dates back to around 450 BCE and suggests that the name was in use among the Spartan warrior class.
During the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to 1st centuries BCE, the name Amillyon gained popularity across the Greek-speaking world. It was often given to boys born into families with a strong athletic tradition or those who were expected to excel in physical contests and competitions.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Amillyon. One of the most famous was Amillyon of Crete, a celebrated athlete who won multiple events at the ancient Olympic Games in 276 BCE. Another notable Amillyon was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BCE and is credited with developing innovative methods for calculating the volume of irregular solids.
In the 2nd century CE, during the Roman Empire's rule over Greece, a prominent military commander named Amillyon led a successful campaign against invading barbarian tribes in the region of Macedonia. His bravery and tactical skills were widely celebrated, and he was awarded numerous honors by the Roman Emperor Hadrian.
Another famous Amillyon was a Greek sculptor from the island of Rhodes, who lived in the 1st century BCE. His masterpiece, a larger-than-life statue of the god Poseidon, was considered one of the greatest artistic achievements of the Hellenistic period and was widely admired throughout the ancient world.
While the name Amillyon has its roots in ancient Greece, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, albeit with varying degrees of popularity. Its enduring legacy is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Greek civilization and its lasting impact on the world.
People
Amillyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amillyon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Amillyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amillyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amillyon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Amillyon a common name?
We classify Amillyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amillyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Amillyon was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amillyon is about 5 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 Amillyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amillyon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amillyon in the SSA data are male. 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 Amillyon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amillyon 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 Amillyon 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 have the name Amillyon?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Amillyon at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.