Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Amy.
National Rank (2025)
#257
All-Time Peak Rank
#2 (1973)
Total U.S. Births
701,631
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Amy Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Amy
According to SSA data, Amy achieved its highest historical rank of #2 in 1973. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1975 with 32,254 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 41.3%. 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 Amy scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-41.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record32,254Births in 1975
Years in Top 100
41yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,127
1890s:3,042
1900s:2,576
1910s:4,824
1920s:5,264
1930s:3,402
1940s:5,328
1950s:30,583
1960s:116,775
1970s:268,994
1980s:150,662
1990s:51,167
2000s:28,760
2010s:19,765
2020s:8,362
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-my
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
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