Amanda
Amanda is a Latin name meaning 'worthy of love' or 'lovable,' derived from the gerundive form of the verb 'amare' (to love). It was created by literary figures in the 17th century and became widely popular in English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 589. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,413
- 2012: 1,236
- 2013: 1,076
- 2014: 1,060
- 2015: 1,034
- 2016: 1,005
- 2017: 968
- 2018: 855
- 2019: 770
- 2020: 695
- 2021: 660
- 2022: 691
- 2023: 636
- 2024: 621
- 2025: 601
- 2026 (projected): 589
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Has a beautiful, clear meaning centered on love
- •Works well across different cultures and age groups
- •The nickname Mandy became particularly popular in the 1970s-80s
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Amanda Palmer
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Statistics
790,638
Total births since 1880
1987
Peak year
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