girl name
Amy
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#257 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Amy in the US, 1880–2025
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Amy a boy or a girl name?
Amy is most commonly used as a girl name.
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.