Total births
982
Unisex name · since 1886
Amil
Amil has 982 recorded births since 1886 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2020 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4325
- among boys today
- 982
- born since 1886
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
982 babies have been named Amil since 1886, making it today's #4325 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Amil recorded 982 times among boys since 1886, holding rank #4325 nationally today, ahead of 70% of boys, 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 1886 to 2025.
- #4325 among boys today
- 982 born since 1886
- 2010s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Amil is currently the #4325 unisex name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 982 born since 1886, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4325
- among boys today
- 982
- born since 1886
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Amil vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4325
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Amil was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
40 babies were named Amil in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Amil compares
982 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
Amil's all-time total is 168% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Amil | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 982 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 23 | 22,252 |
Amil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Amil splits its recorded history at 1980: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1886 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2020 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Amil at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#4,325
Active since
1886
Amil popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 140 years of records
Amil popularity over time - girls
264 total births recorded since 1923 (Amil as girls' name)
Amil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Amil's strongest decade.
189 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Amil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
94 births
- 1920s
1920s
122 births
- 1930s 58
1930s
58 births
- 1940s 26
1940s
26 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s 48
1980s
48 births
- 1990s 66
1990s
66 births
- 2000s
2000s
134 births
- 2010s
2010s
189 births
- 2020s
2020s
183 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 189 births (19% of all-time use).
How Amil 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 Amil's total volume
Amil vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Amil by state
Where Amil concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Amil's total US births 1.0%
Even split
10 of 982 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amil? ▼
Amil has been given to 982 babies in the U.S. since 1886, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4325 as of the latest data. 40 babies were born in 2020, its single highest year.
When was Amil most popular? ▼
Amil was most popular in the 2010s decade with 189 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Amil most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amil are California (10 births), New York (7 births), Florida (6 births).
Is Amil a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Amil is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 982 births, and as a girl's name it has 264 births.
How long has the name Amil been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Amil since 1886 -- 140 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Amil? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amir, Amin, Amiri, Amias, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Amil's data
- Amil's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (189 total births) through the 2020s (183) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Amils (10 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 Amil
Nearby Names Like Amil
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amil
Amir Boy
#95 55,747 births
Amin Boy
#1635 3,440 births
Amiri Boy
#532 3,306 births
Amias Boy
#694 3,109 births
Amit Boy
#5960 2,899 births
Compare Amil side by side: Amil vs Amir Amil vs Amin Amil vs Amiri
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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, 1886–2025 (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. "Amil: #4325 Unisex Name - 982 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amil. 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 Amil 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.