Amanda
Female name · ↓ Falling
313,078
Total Births
1987
Peak Year
#481
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Amanda
Amanda is of Latin origin meaning 'worthy of love,' coined in the 17th century. It peaked at #3 in the 1980s-1990s in the US. Famous Amandas include Amanda Seyfried and Amanda Gorman.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 5,636 births |
| 1890s | 4,437 births |
| 1900s | 2,926 births |
| 1910s | 2,003 births |
| 1920s | 1,311 births |
| 1930s | 834 births |
| 1940s | 1,110 births |
| 1950s | 2,190 births |
| 1960s | 6,724 births |
| 1970s | 48,763 births |
| 1980s | 143,200 births |
| 1990s | 73,910 births |
| 2000s | 17,389 births |
| 2010s | 2,088 births |
| 2020s | 557 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amanda?
Amanda has been given to 313,078 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1987 with 16,221 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #481.
Is Amanda a boy or girl name?
Amanda is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Amanda most popular?
Amanda was most popular in 1987, when 16,221 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Amanda?
Amanda first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).