Total births
9,422
Unisex name · since 1968
Amaris
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 9,422 babies named Amaris, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #856
- among girls today
- 9,422
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other girls
Amaris currently ranks #856 among unisex names in America, with 9,422 babies recorded since 1968.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Amaris has been recorded 9,422 times among girls since 1968, currently ranked #856 nationally and more common than 95% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #856 among girls today
- 9,422 born since 1968
- 2010s peak decade
- 95% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Amaris is currently the #856 unisex name in America, more common than 95% of girls - 9,422 born since 1968, peaking in the 2010s.
- #856
- among girls today
- 9,422
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other girls
Amaris vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#856
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 95% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Amaris was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
379 babies were named Amaris in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Amaris compares
9,422 Top 9% higher than 91% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Amaris's all-time total is 25x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Amaris | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 9,422 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 379 | 48 | 19,840 |
Amaris's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Amaris's full recorded timeline at 1997, 81% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 19% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1968, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2016 peak of 379 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Amaris at a glance
Top 1,000 girls' namePeak year
2016
Current rank
#856
Active since
1968
Amaris popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 379
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Amaris popularity over time - boys
746 total births recorded since 1993 (Amaris as boys' name)
Amaris by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Amaris's strongest decade.
2,912 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Amaris births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s 231
1970s
231 births
- 1980s 620
1980s
620 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,377 births
- 2000s
2000s
2,420 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,912 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,849 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 2,912 births (31% of all-time use).
How Amaris compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Amaris's total volume
Amaris vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Amaris by state
Where Amaris concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,718 | 18.2% |
| #2 | California | | 1,454 | 15.4% |
| #3 | Florida | | 612 | 6.5% |
| #4 | New York | | 579 | 6.1% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 406 | 4.3% |
| #6 | Arizona | | 285 | 3.0% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 217 | 2.3% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 217 | 2.3% |
Texas share of Amaris's total US births 18.2%
Even split
1,718 of 9,422 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 32 reporting states.
Amaris appears in 32 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amaris? ▼
9,422 babies have been named Amaris since 1968. It currently ranks #856 among girls. The peak year was 2016 with 379 births.
When was Amaris most popular? ▼
Amaris was most popular in the 2010s decade with 2,912 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Amaris most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amaris are Texas (1,718 births), California (1,454 births), Florida (612 births).
Is Amaris a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Amaris is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 9,422 births, and as a boy's name it has 746 births.
How long has the name Amaris been used? ▼
Records for Amaris go back to 1968, giving 58 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Amaris? ▼
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 Amaris's data
- Amaris's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (2,912 total births) through the 2020s (1,849) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Amariss (1,718 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Amaris
Nearby Names Like Amaris
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amaris
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 Amaris side by side: Amaris vs Amanda Amaris vs Amaya Amaris vs Amara
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Amaris
Malaysia #855
11,031 births · Peak 2014
Aliya #857
11,075 births · Peak 2012
Anais #854
9,213 births · Peak 2021
Marianna #858
18,444 births · Peak 2006
Deborah #853
742,820 births · Peak 1954
Dalia #859
14,291 births · Peak 1994
Barbara #852
1,436,695 births · Peak 1947
Teresa #860
416,044 births · Peak 1961
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, 1968–2025 (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. "Amaris: #856 Unisex Name - 9,422 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amaris. 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 Amaris 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.