Amanda
boy nameAmanda entered the US charts in 1899, peaked at #740 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1899–2025
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rank today
#740
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1051 |
| 1950s | #3734 |
| 1960s | #3201 |
| 1970s | #1782 |
| 1980s | #852 |
| 1990s | #2617 |
| 2000s | #7255 |
| 2010s | #12287 |
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Amanda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Amanda alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Amanda most popular?
- Amanda peaked in 1985, reaching #740 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Amanda with classmates?
- Amanda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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