Emilyann
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "industrious, striving".
Name Census estimates that about 564 living Americans carry the first name Emilyann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emilyann today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emilyann births was 1990 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emilyann. 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
564
~ 1 in 607,720 Americans
Peak year
1990
34 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2017 SSA rank
#10,956
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Emilyann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emilyann from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 224 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emilyann 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 Emilyann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Emilyanns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Emilyann, while Texas, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emilyann
The name Emilyann has its origins in the Latin language, combining the names Emily and Ann. Emily derives from the Roman family name Aemilius, which is thought to come from the Latin word "aemulus," meaning "rival" or "ambitious." Ann, on the other hand, has Hebrew roots, tracing back to the name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor."
This unique blend of Latin and Hebrew elements gives Emilyann a rich cultural heritage that spans across different regions and time periods. The earliest known reference to the name Emily can be found in the writings of the Roman poet Sidonius Apollinaris, who lived in the 5th century AD.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Emilyann or its variants. One of the earliest recorded examples is Emilyann of Leuven (1186-1213), a Flemish mystic and nun who was known for her visions and spiritual writings. Another prominent figure was Emilyann de Havilland (1892-1975), an English author and screenwriter who contributed to several classic Hollywood films.
In the literary world, Emilyann Brontë (1818-1848), the renowned English novelist and poet, is perhaps one of the most famous bearers of the name. Her novels, such as "Wuthering Heights" and "Agnes Grey," have become classics of English literature.
Moving into the modern era, Emilyann Dickinson (1830-1886), the celebrated American poet, left an indelible mark on the literary landscape with her unique style and introspective poetry. Her works continue to inspire and influence writers worldwide.
Another notable figure is Emilyann Pankhurst (1858-1928), a British political activist and leader of the British suffragette movement, who played a pivotal role in securing women's right to vote in the United Kingdom.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Emilyann throughout history, each leaving their mark on various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Emilyann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emilyann 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
Emilyann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emilyann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 564 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emilyann 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 607,720 US residents.
Is Emilyann a common name?
We classify Emilyann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 581 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emilyann most popular?
The single biggest year for Emilyann was 1990, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emilyann is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emilyann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emilyann 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.
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.