How Many People Are Named Amaryllis?
Complete statistics for the name Amaryllis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Amaryllis is a very rare female name, with only 1,510 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 218,528 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 61% of those named Amaryllis being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 1,779 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Amaryllis Through the Generations
Amaryllis has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 73 births. The average age of people named Amaryllis is 33, indicating it's a newer-generation name. Of the 1,779 total births recorded, 1,085 are under 30, 344 are between 30 and 60, and 350 are over 60, showing a clear trend towards younger individuals adopting this name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Amaryllis
Amaryllis is a feminine given name derived from the Ancient Greek verb amarýssō (ἀμαρύσσω), meaning "sparkle, shine".…
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Other names sharing Amaryllis's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Amaryllis
How Many People Have the Name Amaryllis?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,510 people in the United States currently share the name Amaryllis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 218,528 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Amaryllis a Common or Rare Name?
Amaryllis is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Amaryllis in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Amaryllis Most Popular?
The name Amaryllis reached peak popularity in 2023, with 73 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Amaryllis?
Approximately 1,510 people named Amaryllis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,779. That works out to roughly 1 in 218,528 Americans.
Is Amaryllis a rare name?
Amaryllis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 218,528 Americans has this name.
What does the name Amaryllis mean?
The meaning and origin of Amaryllis are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Amaryllis more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Amaryllis are male and 100% are female.
When was Amaryllis most popular?
Amaryllis peaked in 2023 with 73 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.