Emilee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Emilee is an English name that means 'rival', with roots in the Latin name Aemilia. It has evolved through various historical forms and is currently seen as a trendy name. It does not have biblical relevance, but has gained popularity since the 18th century, with notable figures bearing the name.

The name Emilee is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Emilee has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Emilee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21999th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4054th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3312th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4974th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2080th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 581st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 380th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 856th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Emilee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Emilee"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɛmɪli/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

The name Emilee is a variant of Emily, derived from the Latin name Aemilia, which comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'rival'.

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Meaning

rival

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Language Evolution

Aemilia (Latin), Aemilius (Latin), Emily (English), Emilee (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Emily became popular in the English-speaking world in the 18th century and has seen various adaptations, including Emilee.

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Variants & Derivatives

Emily, Emilia, Emilie, Emma

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Modern Popularity & Image

Emilee is often perceived as a modern and trendy name, associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Emilee Chinn, Emilee Gaskin

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Emilee"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Emilee"

"Emilee" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 21999th of 24088 8
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 4054th of 9107 90
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 3312th of 9204 138
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 4974th of 12526 117
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2080th of 19264 656
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 581st of 27321 5,954
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 380th of 35406 13,165
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 856th of 30306 3,788

Regional Popularity of "Emilee" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 63.95%
4677th/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Emilee" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 100.00%
2366th/2366
-
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
58.87%
1729th/2937
- 100.00%
3518th/3518
35.09%
1419th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
11.70%
431st/3685
17.47%
782nd/4475
11.36%
590th/5194
10.18%
643rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
7.11%
326th/4582
9.59%
495th/5164
4.46%
326th/7313
6.07%
453rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
20.81%
829th/3984
25.74%
1155th/4487
11.24%
767th/6822
14.55%
913th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Emilee"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Emilee" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.