Amy is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #28 in 2009 with 1,975 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 5,206 births ranking #9. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 62.1%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 159 girls born was named Amy. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Amy is a warm, enduring classic meaning beloved. It is simple, affectionate, and very easy to carry.
The name has been widely used for centuries and became one of the signature girls' names of the twentieth century. Its softness and clarity have helped it last far beyond its peak era.