Amandalyn
A feminine variation of Amanda, combining Amanda with the English name Lyn.
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Amandalyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Amandalyn today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amandalyn births was 1991 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amandalyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Amandalyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
1991
9 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1999 SSA rank
#14,522
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Amandalyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amandalyn from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 36 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amandalyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Amandalyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amandalyn
The name Amandalyn is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, but it is believed to be a modern variation or combination of the names Amanda and Lynnette. The name Amanda is derived from the Late Latin verb "amanda," meaning "worthy of being loved." Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "amandus," meaning "lovable" or "admirable."
The name Amanda gained popularity in the Middle Ages and was used in various European countries, including France, Italy, and Spain. However, it was not until the 17th century that the name became more widespread, particularly in England and the United States. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amanda can be found in the 1612 play "The Widow" by Thomas Middleton.
Throughout history, there have been several notable women who bore the name Amanda. One of the most famous was Amanda Clement (1888-1971), an American author and journalist who wrote under the pen name Willa Cather. Another notable Amanda was Amanda Smith (1837-1915), a renowned African American evangelist and missionary who traveled extensively throughout the United States, England, and India.
The name Lynnette, which is believed to be a component of Amandalyn, is of French origin and is a diminutive form of the name Lynn. It was popularized in medieval literature, particularly in the Arthurian legends, where it was the name of a character who was the lady-love of Sir Gareth.
While the precise origin and meaning of the name Amandalyn are uncertain, it is likely a modern combination of the names Amanda and Lynnette, perhaps intended to convey a sense of being both lovable and delicate or graceful. Some notable individuals who have borne the name Amandalyn include Amandalyn Reesh, an American actress and model, and Amandalyn Schubert, a Canadian actress.
Amandalyn has also been used as a character name in various works of fiction, such as the novel "Amandalyn" by Valerie Franich and the short story "Amandalyn's Comet" by Steven Utley. While the name may be relatively modern, it carries the essence of its constituent names, evoking a sense of admiration, love, and grace.
People
Amandalyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amandalyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amandalyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amandalyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amandalyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Amandalyn a common name?
We classify Amandalyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amandalyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Amandalyn was 1991, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amandalyn is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Amandalyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amandalyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amandalyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Amandalyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amandalyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Amandalyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Amandalyn?
See how many Americans are named Amandalyn on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.