Amie
Amie is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Beloved or friend.
Origin and history
Amie is a female given name of French origin meaning beloved or friend. It developed as an English variant of the French word aimée or the name Amy. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
21,608 babies in the United States have been named Amie since 1880. It ranks #1014 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1903.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.5 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- NY (6 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 103 |
| 1890-1900 | 164 |
| 1900-1910 | 290 |
| 1910-1920 | 415 |
| 1920-1930 | 489 |
| 1930-1940 | 255 |
| 1940-1950 | 215 |
| 1950-1960 | 325 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,394 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,807 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,141 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,971 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,159 |
| 2010-2019 | 682 |
| 2020-2029 | 198 |
Famous people named Amie
- Amie Comeaux: singer, musician
Fun facts
- Amie preserves the literal French spelling for 'female friend' while sharing the exact pronunciation with Amy.
- The spelling Amie reached its highest US usage during the 1970s and 1980s.