Emilee
Emilee is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Rival, striving, or industrious.
Origin and history
Emilee is a modern spelling variant of Emily, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius. It reached the peak of its popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s. While it remains a recognized alternative spelling, it is less common today than the traditional form.
Popularity in the United States
24,019 babies in the United States have been named Emilee since 1880. It ranks #938 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1235.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.9 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- FL (5 %)
- PA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 33 |
| 1920-1930 | 57 |
| 1930-1940 | 73 |
| 1940-1950 | 89 |
| 1950-1960 | 68 |
| 1960-1970 | 67 |
| 1970-1980 | 509 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,049 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,574 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,817 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,727 |
| 2020-2029 | 956 |
Famous people named Emilee
- Emilee Wallace: Actress
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Emi
Fun facts
- Emilee developed as an alternative phonetic spelling of Emily to create a distinct written appearance while maintaining the classic pronunciation.
- The name enjoyed its highest popularity in the United States around 1999 and 2000 before gradually tapering off.