Total births
361
Unisex name · since 1997
Ameris
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 361 babies named Ameris, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #14208
- among girls today
- 361
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other girls
361 babies have been named Ameris since 1997, making it today's #14208 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Ameris recorded 361 times among girls since 1997, holding rank #14208 nationally today, ahead of 20% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #14208 among girls today
- 361 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 20% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ameris is currently the #14208 unisex name in America, more common than 20% of girls - 361 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #14208
- among girls today
- 361
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other girls
Ameris vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#14208
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 20% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Ameris was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
27 babies were named Ameris in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Ameris compares
361 49th percentile among 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
Ameris's all-time total is 5% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ameris | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 361 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ameris's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ameris's full recorded timeline at 2012, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1997, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 27 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ameris at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#14,208
Active since
1997
Ameris popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Ameris popularity over time - boys
78 total births recorded since 2019 (Ameris as boys' name)
Ameris by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ameris's strongest decade.
148 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Ameris births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
138 births
- 2010s
2010s
148 births
- 2020s
2020s
70 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 148 births (41% of all-time use).
Ameris by state
Where Ameris concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 49 | 13.6% |
Texas share of Ameris's total US births 13.6%
49 of 361 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ameris? ▼
361 babies have been named Ameris since 1997. It currently ranks #14208 among girls. The peak year was 2007 with 27 births.
When was Ameris most popular? ▼
Ameris was most popular in the 2010s decade with 148 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Ameris most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ameris are Texas (49 births).
Is Ameris a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ameris is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 361 births, and as a boy's name it has 78 births.
How long has the name Ameris been used? ▼
Records for Ameris go back to 1997, giving 29 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ameris? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amelia, America, Amelie, Amethyst, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ameris's data
- Ameris's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (148 total births) through the 2020s (70) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Ameriss (49 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 Ameris
Nearby Names Like Ameris
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ameris
Amelia Girl
#3 281,130 births
America Girl
#1823 13,522 births
Amelie Girl
#710 9,654 births
Amethyst Girl
#1311 4,560 births
Ameera Girl
#1299 3,447 births
Compare Ameris side by side: Ameris vs Amelia Ameris vs America Ameris vs Amelie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ameris
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, 1997–2025 (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. "Ameris: #14208 Unisex Name - 361 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ameris. 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 Ameris 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.