Amy
Amy is derived from the Old French name Aimée, meaning 'beloved' or 'dearly loved'. It became popular in English-speaking countries after the Middle Ages and has maintained its appeal as a sweet, straightforward choice.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,145. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,191
- 2012: 2,238
- 2013: 2,239
- 2014: 2,193
- 2015: 2,043
- 2016: 1,846
- 2017: 1,740
- 2018: 1,511
- 2019: 1,481
- 2020: 1,340
- 2021: 1,565
- 2022: 1,415
- 2023: 1,493
- 2024: 1,349
- 2025: 1,200
- 2026 (projected): 1,145
Good to Know
- •Simple to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Short and complete - doesn't typically need a nickname
- •Works well across all ages from childhood to adulthood
- •The alternate spelling 'Aimee' preserves the French origin
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
701,631
Total births since 1880
1975
Peak year
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