Emilliano
A masculine name of Italian origin meaning "to rival or emulate".
Name Census estimates that about 239 living Americans carry the first name Emilliano. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Emilliano today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emilliano births was 2023 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emilliano. 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.
People living today
239
~ 1 in 1,434,119 Americans
Peak year
2023
23 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,733
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Emilliano: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emilliano from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 109 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
Emilliano 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 Emilliano during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emillianos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Emilliano
The name Emilliano has its origins in Latin and Italian culture, with its roots tracing back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin name Aemilianus, which itself stems from the Roman family name Aemilius. This family name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "aemulus," meaning "rival" or "competitor."
The earliest recorded use of the name Emilliano can be found in historical records from the 3rd century AD, during the time of the Roman Empire. One notable figure from this period was Emilliano, a Roman soldier and general who lived in the late 3rd century. He played a significant role in the military campaigns against the Gallic Empire.
In the 5th century, the name Emilliano gained prominence with Saint Emilliano, a Catholic bishop and patron saint of Trent, Italy. Born in the late 4th century, he is venerated in the Catholic Church for his piety and dedication to his faith.
Another historical figure bearing the name Emilliano was Emilliano Zapata, a Mexican revolutionary leader who played a pivotal role in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. He was born in 1879 and fought for the rights of peasants and indigenous communities against the oppressive regime of the time.
In the world of literature, Emilliano Vittorio Andrés was a notable Italian poet and writer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born in 1875 and contributed significantly to the literary landscape of his time with his poetic works and literary criticism.
The name Emilliano also holds significance in the realm of music. Emilliano Zardini was an Italian composer and violinist born in 1672. He made notable contributions to the development of the Baroque concerto grosso form and was renowned for his virtuosic violin performances.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Emilliano, each leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields and eras. The name's rich history and diverse cultural influences have contributed to its enduring legacy and continued use across generations.
People
Emilliano + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emilliano as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emilliano: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emilliano?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 239 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emilliano 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 1,434,119 US residents.
Is Emilliano a common name?
We classify Emilliano as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 241 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emilliano most popular?
The single biggest year for Emilliano was 2023, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emilliano is about 10 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 Emilliano in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emilliano a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emilliano 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 Emilliano still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emilliano 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 Emilliano 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 Emilliano?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.