Amy is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #204 in 2018 with 1,511 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 4,067 births ranking #88. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 62.8%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 1,125 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.