Total births
651
Girls' name · since 1902
Amye
Since 1902, U.S. Social Security records show 651 babies named Amye, peaking in 1973. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 651
- total births
- 1902–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Amye sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 651 recorded since 1902.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Amye has been recorded 651 times among girls since 1902, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1902 to 2003.
- 651 total births
- 1902–2003 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
651 girls have been named Amye since 1902, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2003.
- 651
- total births
- 1902–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Amye was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
28 babies were named Amye in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Amye's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Amye splits its recorded history at 1970: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1902 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1973 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Amye at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1902
Amye popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–2003
- Peak year (1973)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 102 years of records
Amye by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Amye's strongest decade.
200 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Amye births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 15
1900s
15 births
- 1910s 30
1910s
30 births
- 1920s 34
1920s
34 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 23
1950s
23 births
- 1960s
1960s
86 births
- 1970s
1970s
200 births
- 1980s
1980s
163 births
- 1990s 71
1990s
71 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 200 births (31% of all-time use).
How Amye 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 Amye's total volume
Amye vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Amye by state
Where Amye concentrates geographically, total births since 1902
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 24 | 3.7% |
Texas share of Amye's total US births 3.7%
24 of 651 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amye? ▼
Amye has been given to 651 babies in the U.S. since 1902, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2003. 28 babies were born in 1973, its single highest year.
When was Amye most popular? ▼
Amye was most popular in the 1970s decade with 200 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Amye most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amye are Texas (24 births).
How long has the name Amye been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Amye since 1902 -- 102 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Amye? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amy, Amya, Amyah, Amyra, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Amye's data
- Amye's decade-level peak was the 1970s (200 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Amyes (24 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 Amye
Nearby Names Like Amye
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amye
Amy Girl
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Amya Girl
#1973 10,312 births
Amyah Girl
#2525 3,303 births
Amyra Girl
#974 2,935 births
Amyiah Girl
#7114 1,036 births
Compare Amye side by side: Amye vs Amy Amye vs Amya Amye vs Amyah
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1902–2003 (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. "Amye: Baby Name Since 1902 - 651 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amye. 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 Amye 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.