Baby Name Popularity Profile

Amanda

Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Amanda.

National Rank (2025)
#493
All-Time Peak Rank
#2 (1980)
Total U.S. Births
790,638
Unisex Distribution 0.3% Boy / 99.7% Girl Balance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Amanda Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.

📖 The Story Behind Amanda

According to SSA data, Amanda achieved its highest historical rank of #2 in 1980. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1987 with 41,786 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 41.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Amanda scaled historically over the last century:

5-Year Trajectory Velocity Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change -41.9% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 41,786 Births in 1987
Years in Top 100
46 yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146 Years
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 3,280
1890s: 3,872
1900s: 2,923
1910s: 3,643
1920s: 3,125
1930s: 1,965
1940s: 2,759
1950s: 5,471
1960s: 17,176
1970s: 123,920
1980s: 369,727
1990s: 191,132
2000s: 46,660
2010s: 11,081
2020s: 3,904

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables A-ma-nda
Letter Count 6 Letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking Local Zone State Alaska
Strongest Geographic Region Footprint Northeast
States with Core Active Data 51 States Regions
State Region 2025 Absolute Rank Total Historical Births Peak Year 5-Year Velocity
Alaska Unranked 1,894 1986 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 1,669 1981 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 3,728 1987 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 2,175 1988 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #343 35,871 1987 34.6% Decline
Nevada #440 3,446 1989 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 5,509 1987 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 1,738 1987 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 4,140 1984 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #446 16,298 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #484 22,095 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 3,592 1982 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #486 8,132 1988 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #751 19,068 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #798 10,656 1985 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 3,186 1988 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #618 17,246 1986 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #473 40,088 1987 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 7,913 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #363 6,972 1986 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 2,551 1982 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #588 13,501 1987 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #682 10,199 1987 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #374 18,575 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 12,387 1987 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #945 18,628 1987 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #352 8,957 1987 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #563 8,837 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #490 22,754 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #407 61,968 1986 25.5% Decline
Michigan #593 30,672 1987 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #702 10,930 1982 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #740 14,749 1986 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 2,710 1983 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #524 14,180 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 8,098 1986 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #602 21,943 1986 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #568 10,077 1980 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 2,560 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 5,532 1984 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #448 20,658 1987 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 10,798 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #523 17,717 1987 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #784 12,694 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #271 37,460 1987 11.1% Decline
California #474 69,484 1987 29.7% Decline
Mississippi Unranked 8,685 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #622 33,619 1986 Insufficient historical volume
New York #390 48,469 1989 18.5% Decline
Hawaii Unranked 1,554 1987 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 1,651 1985 Insufficient historical volume

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