Amy
Peaked at #2 nationally in 1973, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Amy has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
Meaning & origin
Amy comes from the Old French "amée," meaning "beloved," ultimately from the Latin "amata." It moved into common English use by the 19th century and became one of the defining names of the 1970s.
Notable people & culture
Amy peaked at #2 in 1973; Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" gave the name early literary visibility through its youngest March sister, and singer Amy Winehouse later became one of its best-known modern namesakes.
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Amy — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2
in 1973
Current rank
#228
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Amy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1973, ranking #2 nationally with 26,964 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #148 (2014) to #228 (2024) — a 35% drop.
As of 2024, Amy ranks #228 nationally for girls, with 1,344 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #228 | 1,344 |
| 2023 | #200 | 1,489 |
| 2022 | #206 | 1,414 |
| 2021 | #189 | 1,564 |
| 2020 | #215 | 1,339 |
| 2019 | #205 | 1,480 |
| 2018 | #204 | 1,511 |
| 2017 | #174 | 1,739 |
Amy — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#834
in 1974
Current rank
#9929
in 2024
Years tracked
62
1911–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1911, Amy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1974, ranking #834 nationally with 93 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #12213 (2014) to #9929 (2024) — a 19% improvement.
As of 2024, Amy ranks #9929 nationally for boys, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,929 | 7 |
| 2014 | #12,213 | 5 |
| 2011 | #12,387 | 5 |
| 2009 | #11,073 | 6 |
| 2008 | #7,718 | 10 |
| 2005 | #7,128 | 10 |
| 2004 | #6,550 | 11 |
| 2003 | #7,882 | 8 |
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 Amy most popular?
Amy was most popular in 1973, when it ranked #2 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Amy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Amy?
At least 702,270 babies have been recorded with the name Amy in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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