Amy
girl name#257 in 2025Amy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #2 in 1973, ranks #257 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#257
rank today
#2
peak (1973)
1,200
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #121 |
| 1890s | #143 |
| 1900s | #194 |
| 1910s | #244 |
| 1920s | #293 |
| 1930s | #345 |
| 1940s | #314 |
| 1950s | #144 |
| 1960s | #40 |
| 1970s | #4 |
| 1980s | #18 |
| 1990s | #73 |
| 2000s | #118 |
| 2010s | #163 |
| 2020s | #216 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Amy has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 645,000 people named Amy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Amy alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Amy in 2025?
- Amy ranks #257 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,200 babies given the name.
- When was the name Amy most popular?
- Amy peaked in 1973, reaching #2 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Amy with classmates?
- Amy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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