Total births
68
Girls' name · since 1912
Amandy
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 68 babies named Amandy, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 68
- total births
- 1912–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
68 girls have been named Amandy since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Amandy has been recorded 68 times among girls since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1981.
- 68 total births
- 1912–1981 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
68 girls have been named Amandy since 1912, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1981.
- 68
- total births
- 1912–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Amandy was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
8 babies were named Amandy in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Amandy's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Amandy's SSA record in two at 1975 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Amandy at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Amandy popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1981
- Peak year (1920)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Amandy by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Amandy's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Amandy births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
19 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
23 births
- 1980s
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 23 births (34% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amandy? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 68 babies named Amandy. The most recent recorded year was 1981. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 8 births.
When was Amandy most popular? ▼
Amandy was most popular in the 1970s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
How long has the name Amandy been used? ▼
Records for Amandy go back to 1912, giving 70 years of history through 1981.
What names are similar to Amandy? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amanda, Amaya, Amara, Amari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Amandy's data
- Amandy's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (23 total births) through the 1980s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Amandy
Nearby Names Like Amandy
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amandy
Amanda Girl
#495 790,638 births
Amaya Girl
#169 43,525 births
Amara Girl
#121 28,982 births
Amari Girl
#296 21,288 births
Amalia Girl
#551 16,478 births
Compare Amandy side by side: Amandy vs Amanda Amandy vs Amaya Amandy vs Amara
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Amandy: Baby Name Since 1912 - 68 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amandy. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Amandy draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.