Amy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Beloved; Friend
Background: The name Amy originates from the Old French word 'aimée,' meaning 'beloved.' This term is derived from the Latin word 'amare,' which means 'to love.' The name has been used as a given name to signify a connection to affection and friendship.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#36
Total births
702,270
Most popular decade
1970s
(809,298 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-80 ranks)
Years in Top 100
41
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1911
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,740
- Peak year
- 1976
- Peak year births
- 94
- Peak rank
- #860
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #9,864
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 167
- First year rank
- #108
- Peak year
- 1975
- Peak year births
- 32,253
- Peak rank
- #2
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,344
- Recent rank
- #228
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).