Total births
21
Boys' name · since 1914
Emilien
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 21 babies named Emilien, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1914–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
21 boys have been named Emilien since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Emilien has 21 recorded births among boys since 1914, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1935.
- 21 total births
- 1914–1935 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
21 boys have been named Emilien since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1935.
- 21
- total births
- 1914–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Emilien was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
6 babies were named Emilien in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Emilien's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Emilien's SSA record in two at 1927 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Emilien at a glance
Last recorded 1935Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Emilien popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1935
- Peak year (1927)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Emilien by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Emilien's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Emilien births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
11 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 11 births (52% of all-time use).
Emilien by state
Where Emilien concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maine | | 5 | 23.8% |
Maine share of Emilien's total US births 23.8%
5 of 21 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Emilien? ▼
Emilien has been given to 21 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1935. 6 babies were born in 1927, its single highest year.
When was Emilien most popular? ▼
Emilien was most popular in the 1920s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Emilien most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Emilien are Maine (5 births).
How long has the name Emilien been used? ▼
Emilien has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 22 years of data through 1935.
What names are similar to Emilien? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Emilio, Emiliano, Emil, Emile, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Emilien's data
- Emilien's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Maine records the most Emiliens (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maine names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Emilien
Nearby Names Like Emilien
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Emilien
Emilio Boy
#151 53,955 births
Emiliano Boy
#113 42,844 births
Emil Boy
#1243 33,096 births
Emile Boy
#1902 8,641 births
Emir Boy
#558 5,615 births
Compare Emilien side by side: Emilien vs Emilio Emilien vs Emiliano Emilien vs Emil
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–1935 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Emilien: Baby Name Since 1914 - 21 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/emilien. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Emilien draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.