Amy
Female name · ★ Classic
275,276
Total Births
1975
Peak Year
#200
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Amy
Amy is of French origin meaning 'beloved,' from the Latin amata. It peaked in the 1970s in the US. Notable Amys include Amy Winehouse, Amy Adams, and Louisa May Alcott's character Amy March.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 3,668 births |
| 1890s | 3,464 births |
| 1900s | 2,574 births |
| 1910s | 2,560 births |
| 1920s | 2,211 births |
| 1930s | 1,449 births |
| 1940s | 2,156 births |
| 1950s | 12,202 births |
| 1960s | 45,764 births |
| 1970s | 106,354 births |
| 1980s | 58,323 births |
| 1990s | 19,800 births |
| 2000s | 10,431 births |
| 2010s | 3,276 births |
| 2020s | 1,044 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amy?
Amy has been given to 275,276 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1975 with 12,910 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #200.
Is Amy a boy or girl name?
Amy is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Amy most popular?
Amy was most popular in 1975, when 12,910 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Amy?
Amy first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).