How Many People Are Named Amey?

Complete statistics for the name Amey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Amey
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Amey means 'prosperity' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 502,509 Americans share this unique name, with just 657 people living today. The name peaked in popularity back in 1973 with 36 births.

~2,132
Living in US
1 in 155,464
Americans
1973
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prosperity
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Hopeful Ambitious Resilient
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents leadership, power, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

16,207
Worldwide Bearers
#44,032
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
10,644
🇮🇱 Israel
2,254
🇺🇸 United States
1,156
🇬🇭 Ghana
562
🇹🇬 Togo
494
🇬🇧 England
182
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
164
🇲🇾 Malaysia
114
🇮🇩 Indonesia
101
🇨🇦 Canada
95

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
52 (8%)
♀ Female
604 (92%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
77
Would be under 30 (9%)
499
Would be 30–60 (55%)
328
Would be over 60 (36%)

All 904 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: 1973

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
52
Modern Appeal
48
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Amey Through the Generations

Amey, a name rooted in Sanskrit meaning prosperity, has seen a slow decline since its peak in 1973. With only 36 births that year, it's clear that Amey was never a mainstream choice. Today, the name is held by 657 individuals, with the majority being women. The age distribution shows a fair spread, with 9% under 30, 55% aged 30-60, and 36% over 60, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities. its rarity, Amey continues to be cherished by those who choose it, with most living bearers now in their sixties.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Amey

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Amey's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Amey

How Many People Have the Name Amey?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,132 people in the United States currently share the name Amey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 155,464 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Amey a Common or Rare Name?

Amey 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 Amey Mean?

Amey means "prosperity" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Amey in SSA data, approximately 8% are male and 92% are female.

When Was Amey Most Popular?

The name Amey reached peak popularity in 1973, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Amey?

Approximately 2,132 people named Amey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,132. That works out to roughly 1 in 155,464 Americans.

Is Amey a rare name?

Amey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 155,464 Americans has this name.

What does the name Amey mean?

Amey means "prosperity" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Amey more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 8% of people named Amey are male and 92% are female.

When was Amey most popular?

Amey peaked in 1973 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,132
All-Time Births2,132
1 in X1 in 155,464
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1973
World Rank#44,032
Male %8%
Female %92%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.