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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Amy — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Amuri|Amya
FrenchGirl→ Stable

Amy

AY-mee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#228
→ Stable

Also ranked: Boy #9929 · → Stable

#228
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 45
Peak rank
#189 in 2021
5yr change
-28 ranks
Birth frequency
3.7 per 10,000 births
Sex split
28% boy · 72% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #228 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
French girl names
Amy

Popularity score: 45  ·  SSA Rank: #228

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-28 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ClassicRomanticFrenchLatinFeminine2-syllableVintageTimelessUnisex-usage
Character
loyal friendwarm heartcreative spiritgentle strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Amys

talentedwittyresilientintelligentsoulful
STRONG
High confidence

Amy is a French girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #228 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -28 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:#228 · niche
Amy at a Glance
Meaning:Beloved. Derived from the Latin amabilis, meaning worthy of love or lovable, popularized in Medieval France and English literature.
Language root:Latin · Old French
Peak rank:#189 in 2021
5yr change:-28 ranks
Sex usage:28% boy · 72% girl
Notable bearers
Amy Winehouse
Note: This is a female artist; no prominent male bearers in modern culture
Amy Grant
Note: This is a female artist; no prominent male bearers in modern culture
Similar Sound
AimeeEmmyAmeliaAriaAda
Similar Style
EmmaClaraGraceSophieEleanor
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Amy
EmmaLucyClaireJamesOliverHenryCharlotteElla
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Sophie
Greek · #60
→ Stable
Eleanor
French · #14
→ Stable
Charlotte
French · #4
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Amy illustration
Name Intelligence
Amy · Overview
Summary

Amy is a French girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #228 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 13/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Romantic character
Amy carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
amy.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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