Amanda
Amanda is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Worthy of love or deserving to be loved.
Origin and history
Amanda is a Latin name meaning 'worthy of love' or 'deserving to be loved.' Although predominantly used as a female name, U.S. Social Security records reflect historical usage for males as well.
Popularity in the United States
2,136 babies in the United States have been named Amanda since 1880. It ranks #2794 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.5 %)
- TX (16.6 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- DC (8.1 %)
- OH (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 51 |
| 1970-1980 | 442 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,157 |
| 1990-2000 | 389 |
| 2000-2010 | 82 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Mandy, Amy
Fun facts
- The name comes directly from the Latin gerundive form of amare, meaning to love.
- Amanda was introduced as a literary name by English poets and playwrights in the 17th century.