Amy

Amy is a Latin girl's name. Latin name meaning "beloved." Simple yet enduring with a friendly quality.

How popular is Amy in the United States?

In 2024, 1,344 girls in the United States were named Amy, making it the 228th most popular girl's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 148th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 1975, with 32,342 births.

Records for Amy go back to 1880, and 702,270 babies have been given the name since.

What Amy means and where it comes from

Latin name meaning "beloved." Simple yet enduring with a friendly quality.

Amy is of Latin origin, described as classic in style.

Is Amy a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Amy went to 1,344 girls and 7 boys — 99% girls.

In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

Sibling name ideas for Amy

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amy mean?

Latin name meaning "beloved." Simple yet enduring with a friendly quality.

Where does the name Amy come from?

Amy is of Latin origin, and is usually described as classic in style.

How popular is Amy in the United States?

In 2024, 1,344 girls in the United States were named Amy, making it the 228th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Amy a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Amy went to 1,344 girls and 7 boys — 99% girls. In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

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