Amelie
Amelie is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Work, industrious, or striving.
Origin and history
Amelie is the French form of the Germanic name Amalia, derived from the root 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious.' It gained widespread international awareness following the release of the acclaimed 2001 French film 'Amélie.' In the United States, it has seen steady usage as a soft, stylish alternative to Emily and Amelia.
Popularity in the United States
9,654 babies in the United States have been named Amelie since 1880. It ranks #1686 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #789.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.9 %)
- TX (11.2 %)
- FL (8.8 %)
- NY (8.6 %)
- LA (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 15 |
| 1890-1900 | 18 |
| 1900-1910 | 33 |
| 1910-1920 | 69 |
| 1920-1930 | 46 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 18 |
| 1950-1960 | 59 |
| 1960-1970 | 41 |
| 1970-1980 | 90 |
| 1980-1990 | 126 |
| 1990-2000 | 184 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,683 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,253 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,008 |
Famous people named Amelie
- Amélie Mauresmo: tennis player, coach
- Amelie Lens: DJ, record producer
Nicknames
Ami, Mimi, Millie, Ames
Fun facts
- The name experienced a global surge in popularity after the release of the 2001 romantic comedy film 'Amélie'.
- Amelie shares its Germanic root with classical European royal names like Amalia and Amelia.