How Many People Are Named Amelia?
Complete statistics for the name Amelia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Amelia, a name with roots in Latin meaning industrious, is uncommon yet cherished among females. It's estimated that 1 in 1,432 Americans today bears this name, with around 230,519 people named Amelia living in the US. The majority, 73%, are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 268,391 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Amelia Through the Generations
Amelia has seen a resurgence in popularity, particularly since 2021 when it peaked at 13,040 births. Today, the average age of those named Amelia is 29, with 194,762 under 30, 26,238 aged between 30 and 60, and 47,391 over 60. This distribution highlights its status as a contemporary name, favored by younger generations while still respected across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Amelia
Amelia is a feminine given name. Its English form was likely influenced by the names Amalia, derived from the Germanic root amal, with meanings "vigorous, active, work", and Emilia, derived from the name of the Roman Aemilia gens. The name of the gens is likely derived from the Latin word aemulus, meaning rival. The name Amelia has been associated with both names.…
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Other names sharing Amelia's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Amelia
How Many People Have the Name Amelia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 180 people in the United States currently share the name Amelia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,841,385 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Amelia a Common or Rare Name?
Amelia 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.
What Does the Name Amelia Mean?
Amelia means "industrious" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Amelia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Amelia Most Popular?
The name Amelia reached peak popularity in 2021, with 13,040 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 Amelia?
Approximately 180 people named Amelia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 180. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,841,385 Americans.
Is Amelia a rare name?
Amelia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,841,385 Americans has this name.
What does the name Amelia mean?
Amelia means "industrious" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Amelia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Amelia are male and 100% are female.
When was Amelia most popular?
Amelia peaked in 2021 with 13,040 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.