How Many People Are Named Ameris?
Complete statistics for the name Ameris: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ameris is a very rare female name, with only 424 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 778,789 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 427 recorded births happening since 2000 and a peak in 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader and visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 427 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ameris Through the Generations
Ameris has seen a steady rise in popularity over the past few decades, with its peak year being 2022 when 33 babies were given this name. The average age of people named Ameris is 13, indicating that the name is predominantly used by younger parents. Interestingly, all 427 individuals named Ameris are under 30, showcasing how this name is firmly rooted in contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ameris's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ameris
How Many People Have the Name Ameris?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 424 people in the United States currently share the name Ameris. That works out to roughly 1 in every 778,789 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ameris a Common or Rare Name?
Ameris 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 Ameris Mean?
Ameris means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ameris in SSA data, approximately 17% are male and 83% are female.
When Was Ameris Most Popular?
The name Ameris reached peak popularity in 2022, with 33 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 Ameris?
Approximately 424 people named Ameris live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 427. That works out to roughly 1 in 778,789 Americans.
Is Ameris a rare name?
Ameris is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 778,789 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ameris mean?
Ameris means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ameris more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 17% of people named Ameris are male and 83% are female.
When was Ameris most popular?
Ameris peaked in 2022 with 33 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.