Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Amelia.
National Rank (2025)
#4
All-Time Peak Rank
#3 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
281,130
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Amelia Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Amelia
According to SSA data, Amelia achieved its highest historical rank of #3 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 13,041 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 28.6%. 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 Amelia scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+28.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record13,041Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
27yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,957
1890s:3,725
1900s:3,664
1910s:8,832
1920s:8,787
1930s:5,958
1940s:5,324
1950s:5,189
1960s:4,824
1970s:5,321
1980s:9,740
1990s:13,559
2000s:33,292
2010s:93,850
2020s:76,108
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-me-l-ia
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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