Amey
Feminine name of Indian origin representing infinite consciousness or supreme soul.
Name Census estimates that about 622 living Americans carry the first name Amey. It is a predominantly female name (94.1% of registrations). The average person named Amey today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amey births was 1973 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amey. 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.
People living today
622
~ 1 in 551,052 Americans
Peak year
1973
36 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,410
Tracked since 1886
Gender
Gender distribution for Amey
Amey leans heavily female at 94.1% of total registrations, but 53 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Amey as a male name
- Ranked #12,410 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (9 births)
Amey as a female name
- Ranked #12,505 in 2006
- 8 female births in 2006
- Peak: 1973 (36 births)
Popularity
Amey: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amey from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 260 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amey 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 Amey during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ameys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Amey
The name Amey is of English origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French name Aimée, which itself comes from the Latin word "amatus," meaning "beloved" or "loved one." This name was particularly popular in England during the 12th and 13th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amey can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of landholdings and wealth compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Ameya," referring to a woman who held land in Oxfordshire.
In the 13th century, the name Amey was mentioned in the poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," one of the most famous works of medieval English literature. The character of Lady Amey is described as a beautiful and virtuous woman.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amey. One of the earliest was Amey Everard (c. 1430-1508), an English noblewoman and landowner who was known for her charitable works and support of the Church.
Another significant figure was Amey Wallens (1537-1592), an English Puritan and religious reformer who played a crucial role in the establishment of Protestantism in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
In the 17th century, Amey Hayward (1623-1701) was a prominent American colonial figure. She was one of the founders of Malden, Massachusetts, and was known for her leadership and advocacy for women's rights.
During the 18th century, Amey Deane (1718-1789) was a British philanthropist and activist who campaigned for the abolition of slavery and the improvement of prison conditions.
In the 19th century, Amey Kennicott (1820-1897) was an American explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the American West.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Amey, a name with a rich heritage and deep connections to the English language and culture.
People
Amey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amey 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
Amey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 622 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amey 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 551,052 US residents.
Is Amey a common name?
We classify Amey as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 904 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amey most popular?
The single biggest year for Amey was 1973, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amey is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Amey a female name?
Yes, 94.1% of people registered as Amey 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.
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.