Total births
984
Boys' name · since 1996
Amaru
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 984 babies named Amaru, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2384
- among boys today
- 984
- born since 1996
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Amaru is the #2384 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 984 recorded since 1996.
Amaru has 984 recorded births among boys since 1996, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2384 as of the latest data, more common than 83% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #2384 among boys today
- 984 born since 1996
- 2020s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Amaru is currently the #2384 boys' name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 984 born since 1996, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2384
- among boys today
- 984
- born since 1996
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Amaru vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2384
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Amaru was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
62 babies were named Amaru in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Amaru compares
984 Top 31% higher than 69% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Amaru's all-time total is 168% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Amaru | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 984 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 62 | 23 | 22,252 |
Amaru's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Amaru's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 62, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Amaru at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#2,384
Active since
1996
Amaru popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Amaru popularity over time - girls
41 total births recorded since 2019 (Amaru as girls' name)
Amaru by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Amaru's strongest decade.
342 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Amaru births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 79
1990s
79 births
- 2000s
2000s
235 births
- 2010s
2010s
328 births
- 2020s
2020s
342 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 342 births (35% of all-time use).
How Amaru compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Amaru's total volume
Amaru vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Amaru by state
Where Amaru concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 142 | 14.4% |
| #2 | Florida | | 34 | 3.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 29 | 2.9% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 15 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Texas | | 14 | 1.4% |
California share of Amaru's total US births 14.4%
Even split
142 of 984 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amaru? ▼
Since 1996, Social Security records show 984 babies named Amaru. Today it holds rank #2384 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 62 births.
When was Amaru most popular? ▼
Amaru was most popular in the 2020s decade with 342 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Amaru most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amaru are California (142 births), Florida (34 births), New York (29 births).
How long has the name Amaru been used? ▼
Amaru has been recorded in Social Security data since 1996, spanning 30 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Amaru? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amari, Amare, Amar, Amado, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Amaru's data
- California records the most Amarus (142 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Amaru
Nearby Names Like Amaru
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amaru
Amari Boy
#172 31,994 births
Amare Boy
#2094 6,150 births
Amar Boy
#1242 4,989 births
Amado Boy
#1250 4,769 births
Amarion Boy
#1301 4,423 births
Compare Amaru side by side: Amaru vs Amari Amaru vs Amare Amaru vs Amar
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1996–2025 (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. "Amaru: #2384 Boys' Name - 984 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amaru. 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 Amaru 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 July 2026.