Amaris
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "heavenly" or "one that is loved".
Name Census estimates that about 9,567 living Americans carry the first name Amaris. It is a predominantly female name (93.0% of registrations). The average person named Amaris today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amaris births was 2022 (413 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amaris. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Amaris with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Amaris is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 18 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
9.6K
~ 1 in 35,827 Americans
Peak year
2022
413 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#859
Tracked since 1968
Census
Amaris in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 6,603 people with the first name Amaris, which placed it at #3,245 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#3,245
National first-name rank
People counted
6.6K
6,603 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
2.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
55.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Amaris
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Amaris is Hispanic at 55.2%. The next largest groups are Black (22.4%) and White (15.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Amaris described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Amaris at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino55.2% · 3,643
- Black or African American22.4% · 1,477
- White15.1% · 998
- Two or more races4.5% · 299
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1% · 137
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 49
Gender
Gender distribution for Amaris
Amaris leans heavily female at 93.0% of total registrations, but 681 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Amaris as a male name
- Ranked #2,230 in 2024
- 64 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (112 births)
Amaris as a female name
- Ranked #859 in 2024
- 313 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (379 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Amaris leans strongly female. 6,329 people counted with this name were female (95.9%), compared with 272 male bearers (4.1%).
Popularity
Amaris: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amaris from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 3,097 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Amaris remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amaris 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 Amaris during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Amaris' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 32 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Amaris, while Utah, Louisiana, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 220 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amaris
The name Amaris originates from the Greek language and is believed to have derived from the word "amarantos," which means "unfading" or "everlasting." This name has been in use since ancient times and holds a rich cultural and historical significance.
In Greek mythology, amarantos was associated with the unfading flower, symbolizing immortality and eternal love. The name Amaris was often bestowed upon individuals with the hope that they would possess qualities of endurance, resilience, and longevity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amaris can be traced back to the 4th century BC, when it was mentioned in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. In his work "Cratylus," Plato discussed the linguistic origins and meanings of various names, including Amaris.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Amaris. One of the most prominent was Amaris of Cyrene, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BC. She is renowned for her contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the study of conic sections.
In the realm of literature, Amaris Gaviria was a celebrated Colombian poet and writer who lived from 1834 to 1909. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, leaving a lasting impact on the literary landscape of her time.
Another notable figure was Amaris Wadia, an Indian actress and dancer who graced the silver screen during the 1940s and 1950s. She was renowned for her captivating performances and her commitment to preserving traditional Indian dance forms.
In the realm of religion, Amaris of Trier was a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. According to historical accounts, she faced persecution and ultimately met her demise for refusing to renounce her faith.
The name Amaris has also been associated with royalty. Queen Amaris I of Navarre, who ruled in the 13th century, was known for her firm leadership and her efforts to promote peace and stability within her kingdom.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Amaris throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Amaris + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amaris 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
Amaris: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amaris?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9,567 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amaris 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 35,827 US residents.
Is Amaris a common name?
We classify Amaris as "Rare". It ranks above 97.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9,739 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amaris most popular?
The single biggest year for Amaris was 2022, when 413 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amaris is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Amaris in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 6,603 people with the name Amaris, or 2.19 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #3,245 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Amaris in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Amaris?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Amaris leans strongly female. 6,329 people counted with this name were female (95.9%), compared with 272 male bearers (4.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Amaris?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Amaris is Hispanic at 55.2%. The next largest groups are Black (22.4%) and White (15.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Amaris most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Amaris in the 2020 Census, accounting for 55.2% (3,643 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Amaris in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amaris a female name?
Yes, 93.0% of people registered as Amaris 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 Amaris still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amaris 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 Amaris 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.
How common is the name Amaris?
See how many people have the name Amaris on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.