Total births
630
Unisex name · since 1977
Amery
Amery has 630 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4499
- among girls today
- 630
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
630 babies have been named Amery since 1977, making it today's #4499 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Amery has been recorded 630 times among girls since 1977, currently ranked #4499 nationally and more common than 75% 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 1977 to 2025.
- #4499 among girls today
- 630 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Amery is currently the #4499 unisex name in America, more common than 75% of girls - 630 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4499
- among girls today
- 630
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
Amery vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4499
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 75% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Amery was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
45 babies were named Amery in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Amery compares
630 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
Amery's all-time total is 65% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Amery | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 630 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 48 | 19,840 |
Amery's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Amery's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Amery at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#4,499
Active since
1977
Amery popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Amery popularity over time - boys
106 total births recorded since 1971 (Amery as boys' name)
Amery by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Amery's strongest decade.
262 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Amery births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s 51
1990s
51 births
- 2000s
2000s
168 births
- 2010s
2010s
262 births
- 2020s
2020s
127 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 262 births (42% of all-time use).
How Amery 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 Amery's total volume
Amery vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Amery by state
Where Amery concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 129 | 20.5% |
| #2 | California | | 39 | 6.2% |
Texas share of Amery's total US births 20.5%
Even split
129 of 630 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amery? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 630 babies named Amery. Today it holds rank #4499 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 45 births.
When was Amery most popular? ▼
Amery was most popular in the 2010s decade with 262 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Amery most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amery are Texas (129 births), California (39 births).
Is Amery a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Amery is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 630 births, and as a boy's name it has 106 births.
How long has the name Amery been used? ▼
Amery has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 49 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Amery? ▼
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 Amery's data
- Amery's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (262 total births) through the 2020s (127) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Amerys (129 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 Amery
Nearby Names Like Amery
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amery
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 Amery side by side: Amery vs Amelia Amery vs America Amery vs Amelie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Amery
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, 1977–2025 (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. "Amery: #4499 Unisex Name - 630 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amery. 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 Amery 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.