Amelia
Peaked at #3 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Amelia has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Amelia — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#3
in 2024
Current rank
#3
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Amelia reached its peak popularity for girls in 2024, ranking #3 nationally with 12,740 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #15 (2014) to #3 (2024) — a 80% improvement.
As of 2024, Amelia ranks #3 nationally for girls, with 12,740 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3 | 12,740 |
| 2023 | #4 | 12,352 |
| 2022 | #4 | 12,409 |
| 2021 | #4 | 13,032 |
| 2020 | #6 | 12,799 |
| 2019 | #7 | 12,940 |
| 2018 | #8 | 12,402 |
| 2017 | #8 | 11,868 |
Amelia — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#2297
in 1930
Current rank
#8328
in 2024
Years tracked
38
1921–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1921, Amelia reached its peak popularity for boys in 1930, ranking #2297 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #8167 (2014) to #8328 (2024) — a 2% drop.
As of 2024, Amelia ranks #8328 nationally for boys, with 9 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,328 | 9 |
| 2023 | #9,804 | 7 |
| 2022 | #6,492 | 13 |
| 2021 | #8,871 | 8 |
| 2020 | #10,667 | 6 |
| 2019 | #6,114 | 14 |
| 2018 | #8,190 | 9 |
| 2017 | #6,707 | 12 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Amelia most popular?
Amelia was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #3 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Amelia becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Amelia?
At least 268,612 babies have been recorded with the name Amelia in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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