Amanda
girl name#493 in 2025Amanda entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #2 in 1980, ranks #493 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#493
rank today
#2
peak (1980)
601
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #92 |
| 1890s | #120 |
| 1900s | #179 |
| 1910s | #275 |
| 1920s | #385 |
| 1930s | #468 |
| 1940s | #450 |
| 1950s | #384 |
| 1960s | #214 |
| 1970s | #40 |
| 1980s | #3 |
| 1990s | #11 |
| 2000s | #83 |
| 2010s | #303 |
| 2020s | #475 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Amanda has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 750,000 people named Amanda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Amanda alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Amanda in 2025?
- Amanda ranks #493 among US girl names in 2025, with 601 babies given the name.
- When was the name Amanda most popular?
- Amanda peaked in 1980, reaching #2 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Amanda with classmates?
- Amanda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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