Amish
boy nameAmish entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #2680 in 1981, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
—
rank today
#2680
peak (1981)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3431 |
| 1980s | #4518 |
| 1990s | #7672 |
| 2000s | #8940 |
| 2010s | #10186 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Amish are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Amish alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Amish in 2025?
- Amish is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Amish most popular?
- Amish peaked in 1981, reaching #2680 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Amish with classmates?
- Amish will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Amish and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle