Amalia
Every Amalia since 1880 — 16,478 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amalia
Amalia is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #566 in 2025 with 530 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 16,478 American babies have been named Amalia. Its peak came in 2023, when 576 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amalia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amalia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 530 | #566 |
| 2024 | 551 | #552 |
| 2023 | 576 | #528 |
| 2022 | 514 | #581 |
| 2021 | 559 | #546 |
| 2020 | 515 | #570 |
| 2019 | 501 | #604 |
| 2018 | 513 | #593 |
| 2017 | 495 | #613 |
| 2016 | 363 | #782 |
| 2015 | 339 | #827 |
| 2014 | 306 | #887 |
| 2013 | 271 | #933 |
| 2012 | 247 | #1,027 |
| 2011 | 257 | #990 |
| 2010 | 231 | #1,075 |
| 2009 | 243 | #1,058 |
| 2008 | 248 | #1,053 |
| 2007 | 220 | #1,163 |
| 2006 | 225 | #1,111 |
| 2005 | 187 | #1,216 |
| 2004 | 196 | #1,152 |
| 2003 | 192 | #1,135 |
| 2002 | 162 | #1,236 |
| 2001 | 155 | #1,266 |
| 2000 | 149 | #1,291 |
| 1995 | 144 | #1,188 |
| 1990 | 144 | #1,186 |
| 1985 | 110 | #1,241 |
| 1980 | 98 | #1,299 |
| 1975 | 84 | #1,309 |
| 1970 | 71 | #1,444 |
| 1965 | 68 | #1,323 |
| 1960 | 61 | #1,405 |
| 1955 | 67 | #1,230 |
| 1950 | 61 | #1,183 |
| 1945 | 46 | #1,155 |
| 1940 | 50 | #1,011 |
| 1935 | 41 | #1,084 |
| 1930 | 87 | #749 |
| 1925 | 73 | #870 |
| 1920 | 87 | #777 |
| 1915 | 74 | #768 |
| 1910 | 31 | #770 |
| 1905 | 17 | #901 |
| 1900 | 27 | #688 |
| 1895 | 19 | #726 |
| 1890 | 16 | #667 |
| 1885 | 19 | #486 |
| 1880 | 9 | #582 |
Famous people named Amalia
- Amalia of Oldenburg Politician · 1818–1875
- Amalia of Solms-Braunfels Companion · 1602–1675
- Amalia Lindegren Painter · 1814–1891
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amalia in 2025?
Amalia ranked #566 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 530 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amalia?
16,478 babies have been named Amalia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amalia most popular?
Amalia peaked in 2023, when 576 newborns received the name.
Is Amalia a boy or girl name?
Amalia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amalia rising or falling?
Amalia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amalia?
Well-known people named Amalia include Amalia of Oldenburg (politician), Amalia of Solms-Braunfels (companion), Amalia Lindegren (painter).