Amanda
Amanda is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Worthy of love, deserving to be loved.
Origin and history
Amanda is a classic given name derived from the Latin gerundive meaning 'deserving to be loved' or 'worthy of love'. It gained popularity in 17th-century English literature and became a top name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar and classic choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
790,638 babies in the United States have been named Amanda since 1880. It ranks #27 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #464.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.9 %)
- TX (8 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- PA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 3,280 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,872 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,923 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,643 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,125 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,965 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,759 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,471 |
| 1960-1970 | 17,176 |
| 1970-1980 | 123,920 |
| 1980-1990 | 369,727 |
| 1990-2000 | 191,132 |
| 2000-2010 | 46,660 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,081 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,904 |
Famous people named Amanda
- Amanda Seyfried: Actress, Singer
- Amanda Bynes: Actress
- Amanda Gorman: Poet, Activist
Nicknames
Mandy, Manda, Amy
Fun facts
- The name was created or popularized by 17th-century playwrights and poets before gaining broad real-world use.
- Amanda consistently ranked among the top 10 most popular baby girl names in the United States throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.