Amy

Rank 205th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Amy was 205th most popular baby name for girls and 474th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,408 babies were named Amy in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,387 babies in the United States were named Amy. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.2% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Amy is around 46 to 49 years old.

The name "Amy" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Amy is .

Amy Meaning & Origin

Amy is a classic name of French origin which means "beloved," evoking feelings of warmth, affection, and endearment.

The name Amy is described as cheerful, resilient and artistic.

Pronunciation

Amy is pronounced EY-mee in English. The name Amy has 3 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Amy

The name Amy is shared by several notable individuals in pop culture including actress Amy Adams, comedian Amy Schumer, and singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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