Total births
1,852
Girls' name · since 1926
Amaryllis
Since 1926, U.S. Social Security records show 1,852 babies named Amaryllis, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2702
- among girls today
- 1,852
- born since 1926
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
1,852 babies have been named Amaryllis since 1926, making it today's #2702 girls' name.
Amaryllis has 1,852 recorded births among girls since 1926, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2702 as of the latest data, more common than 85% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1926 to 2025.
- #2702 among girls today
- 1,852 born since 1926
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Amaryllis is currently the #2702 girls' name in America, more common than 85% of girls - 1,852 born since 1926, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2702
- among girls today
- 1,852
- born since 1926
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
Amaryllis vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2702
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 85% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Amaryllis was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
73 babies were named Amaryllis in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Amaryllis compares
1,852 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
Amaryllis's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Amaryllis | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,852 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 73 | 48 | 19,840 |
Amaryllis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Amaryllis's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1940, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 73, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Amaryllis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,702
Active since
1926
Amaryllis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1926–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 73
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Amaryllis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Amaryllis's strongest decade.
503 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Amaryllis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 108
1920s
108 births
- 1930s 144
1930s
144 births
- 1940s 65
1940s
65 births
- 1950s 28
1950s
28 births
- 1960s 31
1960s
31 births
- 1970s 100
1970s
100 births
- 1980s 110
1980s
110 births
- 1990s 150
1990s
150 births
- 2000s 201
2000s
201 births
- 2010s
2010s
503 births
- 2020s
2020s
412 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 503 births (27% of all-time use).
How Amaryllis 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 Amaryllis's total volume
Amaryllis vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Amaryllis by state
Where Amaryllis concentrates geographically, total births since 1926
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 121 | 6.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 91 | 4.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 58 | 3.1% |
| #4 | New York | | 50 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Amaryllis's total US births 6.5%
Even split
121 of 1,852 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Amaryllis appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amaryllis? ▼
Since 1926, Social Security records show 1,852 babies named Amaryllis. Today it holds rank #2702 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 73 births.
When was Amaryllis most popular? ▼
Amaryllis was most popular in the 2010s decade with 503 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Amaryllis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amaryllis are California (121 births), Texas (91 births), Florida (58 births).
How long has the name Amaryllis been used? ▼
Records for Amaryllis go back to 1926, giving 100 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Amaryllis? ▼
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 Amaryllis's data
- Amaryllis's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (503 total births) through the 2020s (412) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Amarylliss (121 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 Amaryllis
Nearby Names Like Amaryllis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amaryllis
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 Amaryllis side by side: Amaryllis vs Amanda Amaryllis vs Amaya Amaryllis vs Amara
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Amaryllis
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792 births · Peak 2025
Leanne #2703
29,627 births · Peak 1969
Janeth #2700
4,792 births · Peak 2003
Katya #2704
3,176 births · Peak 2001
Kathy #2699
334,131 births · Peak 1958
Kaley #2705
13,682 births · Peak 2003
Collette #2698
7,672 births · Peak 1966
Fiorella #2706
1,639 births · Peak 2025
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, 1926–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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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 Amaryllis 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.