Amy
Amy first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1975, when 32,254 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,200.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Amy popular?
Declining Amy is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1975 peak.
| 2020s | 8,362 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19,765 | |
| 2000s | 28,760 | |
| 1990s | 51,167 | |
| 1980s | 150,662 | |
| 1970s | 268,994 | |
| 1960s | 116,775 | |
| 1950s | 30,583 | |
| 1940s | 5,328 | |
| 1930s | 3,402 | |
| 1920s | 5,264 | |
| 1910s | 4,824 | |
| 1900s | 2,576 | |
| 1890s | 3,042 | |
| 1880s | 2,127 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Amy mean?
From the Old French Amee (modern Aimee), the past participle of amer 'to love', ultimately from Latin amata 'beloved'. A clear reflex of the Latin root am- 'love'.
Nicknames for Amy
- Ames
Variants & spellings
- Amie
- Aimee
- Amey
Names like Amy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amy mean?
Amy means Beloved. From the Old French Amee (modern Aimee), the past participle of amer 'to love', ultimately from Latin amata 'beloved'. A clear reflex of the Latin root am- 'love'.
What is the origin of the name Amy?
Amy is of french origin.
How do you pronounce Amy?
Amy is pronounced “AY-mee.”
Is Amy a boy or a girl name?
Amy is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Amy a popular name right now?
Amy is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1975 peak.
How popular is the name Amy?
In 2025, Amy ranked #257 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Amy most popular?
Amy was most popular in 1975, when about 32,254 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Amy?
Common nicknames for Amy include Ames.
What names are similar to Amy?
Names similar to Amy include Charlotte, Louise, Eloise, Genevieve, Brielle.
What names go well with Amy?
french names that pair well with Amy include Paul, Charlotte, Louise, Roy, Beau.