Amy
boy nameAmy entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #834 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
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rank today
#834
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1740 |
| 1920s | #4010 |
| 1930s | #3175 |
| 1940s | #3538 |
| 1950s | #3061 |
| 1960s | #1661 |
| 1970s | #958 |
| 1980s | #1414 |
| 1990s | #5957 |
| 2000s | #8523 |
| 2010s | #12198 |
| 2020s | #9894 |
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Amy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Amy alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Amy most popular?
- Amy peaked in 1974, reaching #834 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Amy with classmates?
- Amy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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