Amelia
girl name#4 in 2025Amelia entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #3 in 2024, ranks #4 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#4
rank today
#3
peak (2024)
12,699
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #100 |
| 1890s | #123 |
| 1900s | #154 |
| 1910s | #168 |
| 1920s | #215 |
| 1930s | #254 |
| 1940s | #307 |
| 1950s | #382 |
| 1960s | #439 |
| 1970s | #399 |
| 1980s | #264 |
| 1990s | #218 |
| 2000s | #112 |
| 2010s | #17 |
| 2020s | #4 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Amelia has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 244,000 people named Amelia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Amelia is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Amelia in 2025?
- Amelia ranks #4 among US girl names in 2025, with 12,699 babies given the name.
- When was the name Amelia most popular?
- Amelia peaked in 2024, reaching #3 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Amelia with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 5 classrooms will have a Amelia.
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