Amy is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #111 in 2005 with 2,957 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 4,067 births ranking #88. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 27.3%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 625 girls born was named Amy. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.