Name Legacy

Amy

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Amy was most popular in 1975, when 32,343 American babies were given the name — ranking #9 that year. In 2025 it ranked #547, with 1,200 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 703,484 people named Amy.

Most popular in1975
Rank that year#9
Births that year32,343
Total since 1880703,484

Amy over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Amy’s peak in 1975. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

French · "beloved"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org