Amory
Amory is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Home ruler or work ruler.
Origin and history
Amory is a surname and given name derived from the Old High German name Emmerich, brought to England by the Normans. It carries the traditional meaning of 'home ruler' or 'work ruler'. While historically rare for boys in the United States, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
679 babies in the United States have been named Amory since 1880. It ranks #3997 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1767.
States where it is most popular
- NY (44.4 %)
- CA (27.8 %)
- TX (27.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 38 |
| 1980-1990 | 51 |
| 1990-2000 | 72 |
| 2000-2010 | 99 |
| 2010-2019 | 202 |
| 2020-2029 | 160 |
Famous people named Amory
- Amory Blaine: Fictional character
- Amory Lovins: Physicist, Environmentalist
Fun facts
- Amory shares its ancient Germanic root with the names Emery and Emmerich.
- Amory Blaine is the protagonist of F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous 1920 debut novel, 'This Side of Paradise'.