Amaru
Every Amaru since 1996 — 1,025 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amaru
Amaru is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,390 in 2025 with 57 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 1,025 American babies have been named Amaru. Its peak came in 2025, when 68 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 Amaru stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amaru year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,897 | 57 | #2,390 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,183 | 59 | #2,373 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,373 | 57 | #2,387 |
| 2022 | — | — | 47 | #2,754 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,423 | 62 | #2,254 |
| 2020 | — | — | 60 | #2,268 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,425 | 47 | #2,698 |
| 2018 | — | — | 39 | #2,996 |
| 2017 | — | — | 37 | #3,129 |
| 2016 | — | — | 29 | #3,686 |
| 2015 | — | — | 26 | #3,989 |
| 2014 | — | — | 24 | #4,140 |
| 2013 | — | — | 34 | #3,189 |
| 2012 | — | — | 37 | #3,062 |
| 2011 | — | — | 30 | #3,514 |
| 2010 | — | — | 25 | #3,998 |
| 2009 | — | — | 27 | #3,838 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23 | #4,246 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24 | #4,005 |
| 2005 | — | — | 28 | #3,454 |
| 2004 | — | — | 39 | #2,698 |
| 2003 | — | — | 30 | #3,122 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22 | #3,794 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,152 |
| 2000 | — | — | 12 | #5,597 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amaru in 2025?
Amaru ranked #2,390 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 57 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amaru?
1,025 babies have been named Amaru in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amaru most popular?
Amaru peaked in 2025, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Amaru a boy or girl name?
Amaru is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amaru rising or falling?
Amaru is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.