How Many People Are Named Amory?

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

Amory
Very Rare
Old English

Amory means 'supplanter' and is a rare name for boys, with only 1,231 people named Amory living in the US today, making up just 1 in 268,141 Americans. The majority, 73%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.

~506
Living in US
1 in 655,038
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, understanding, and completion.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,554
Worldwide Bearers
#145,797
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
627
🇪🇬 Egypt
542
🇮🇶 Iraq
517
🇸🇾 Syria
290
🇵🇭 Philippines
157
🇨🇱 Chile
96
🇿🇦 South Africa
50
🇸🇳 Senegal
41
🇮🇩 Indonesia
36
🇨🇦 Canada
23

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
620 (50%)
♀ Female
610 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
947
Would be under 30 (73%)
286
Would be 30–60 (22%)
57
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 1,290 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: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
90

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

📜 Amory Through the Generations

Amory, a name with roots in Old English, has seen a notable rise in popularity, especially since its peak year in 2020 when 71 babies were given this name. With an average age of 22, most Amorys are young adults, with 947 under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Amory is becoming increasingly popular among younger parents, positioning it as a name for the future.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 54
California 12
New York 8

✨ Similar Names to Amory

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Amory's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Amory

How Many People Have the Name Amory?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 506 people in the United States currently share the name Amory. That works out to roughly 1 in every 655,038 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Amory a Common or Rare Name?

Amory 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 Amory Mean?

Amory means "supplanter" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Amory in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Amory Most Popular?

The name Amory reached peak popularity in 2020, with 71 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 Amory?

Approximately 506 people named Amory live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 506. That works out to roughly 1 in 655,038 Americans.

Is Amory a rare name?

Amory is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 655,038 Americans has this name.

What does the name Amory mean?

Amory means "supplanter" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Amory more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Amory are male and 50% are female.

When was Amory most popular?

Amory peaked in 2020 with 71 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.

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 US506
All-Time Births506
1 in X1 in 655,038
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2020
World Rank#145,797
Male %50%
Female %50%

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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.