Amy
Amy is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Beloved.
Origin and history
Amy is derived from the Old French name Aimée, which originates from the Latin Amata, meaning 'beloved.' Although predominantly used for females, it has a long history of rare usage as a masculine name in the United States. Today, male usage remains extremely uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
1,853 babies in the United States have been named Amy since 1880. It ranks #2981 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.6 %)
- TX (14.4 %)
- PA (12 %)
- OH (10.4 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 48 |
| 1960-1970 | 287 |
| 1970-1980 | 771 |
| 1980-1990 | 525 |
| 1990-2000 | 115 |
| 2000-2010 | 63 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Fun facts
- The name directly stems from the Latin past participle 'amata', meaning 'dearly loved'.
- Over 1,800 male births have been recorded under the name Amy in the U.S. since 1880.