Amaury
Amaury is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Work rule or brave ruler.
Origin and history
Amaury is a masculine name of French origin, derived from the Germanic name Amalric. It combines roots meaning 'bravery' or 'work' with 'power' or 'ruler'. Although historically significant in European nobility, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,467 babies in the United States have been named Amaury since 1880. It ranks #3263 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1755.
States where it is most popular
- NY (36.6 %)
- FL (27 %)
- CA (15.8 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- NJ (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 57 |
| 1980-1990 | 128 |
| 1990-2000 | 191 |
| 2000-2010 | 463 |
| 2010-2019 | 451 |
| 2020-2029 | 172 |
Famous people named Amaury
- Amaury Nolasco: Actor
- Amaury Vassili: Singer, Tenor
Fun facts
- Amaury is the French form of Amalric, a name borne by medieval crusader kings of Jerusalem.
- Amaury shares its underlying Germanic root, Amalric, with the Italian name Amerigo, which ultimately inspired the naming of America.