Amere
A name of French origin meaning "bitter" or "hardened".
Name Census estimates that about 1,222 living Americans carry the first name Amere. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 88.2% of registrations being male. The average person named Amere today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amere births was 2014 (83 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amere. 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
- • Amere is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 280,486 Americans
Peak year
2014
83 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,592
Tracked since 1994
Gender
Gender distribution for Amere
Amere leans heavily male at 88.2% of total registrations, but 145 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Amere as a male name
- Ranked #3,592 in 2024
- 31 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2014 (83 births)
Amere as a female name
- Ranked #13,545 in 2020
- 6 female births in 2020
- Peak: 2008 (15 births)
Popularity
Amere: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amere from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 629 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Amere remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amere 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 Amere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ameres live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. New York, Michigan, Florida recorded the most babies named Amere, while Virginia, South Carolina, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amere
The given name Amere has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the late 7th century AD. It is derived from the word "amir," which means "commander" or "prince." The name gained popularity during the Islamic Golden Age, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Amere can be found in the works of the renowned Arab poet and scholar, Al-Mutanabbi (915-965 AD). He mentions the name in his famous collection of poems, celebrating the bravery and leadership qualities of an individual bearing this name.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Amere. One of the most prominent was Amere Al-Ghazi (1070-1121), a Seljuk ruler who led military campaigns against the Crusaders in the Levant region. His exploits were recorded in various chronicles of the time, and he was renowned for his strategic acumen and unwavering determination.
In the 12th century, Amere Ibn Rabi'ah (1145-1233) rose to prominence as a celebrated poet and philosopher in Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain). His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely celebrated and remain influential to this day.
Moving forward in time, Amere Al-Kabir (1516-1580) was a renowned Ottoman statesman and military leader. He played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Ottoman Empire, leading successful campaigns in the Balkans and Northern Africa. His achievements were documented in various historical records, and he is remembered for his strategic brilliance and unwavering leadership.
Another notable figure bearing the name Amere was Amere Al-Basri (1564-1624), a revered Islamic scholar and jurist from Basra, Iraq. He was highly respected for his vast knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the study and interpretation of the Quran and Hadith.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Amere, each leaving their mark in various fields, from poetry and philosophy to military leadership and religious scholarship.
People
Amere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amere 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
Amere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,222 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amere 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 280,486 US residents.
Is Amere a common name?
We classify Amere as "Rare". It ranks above 91.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,233 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amere most popular?
The single biggest year for Amere was 2014, when 83 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amere is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Amere a male name?
Yes, 88.2% of people registered as Amere in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.