Ameris
Every Ameris since 1997 — 439 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ameris
Ameris is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,312 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 439 American babies have been named Ameris — about 82% girls and 18% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 33 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 Ameris stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ameris 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 | 6 | #13,312 | 6 | #10,774 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,597 | 18 | #5,253 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,515 | 13 | #6,547 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,005 | 13 | #6,498 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,515 | 7 | #9,777 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,583 | 13 | #6,316 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,635 | 8 | #8,940 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,192 | — | — |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,862 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #8,924 | — | — |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,299 | — | — |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,187 | — | — |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,406 | — | — |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,160 | — | — |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,140 | — | — |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,191 | — | — |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,360 | — | — |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,132 | — | — |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,242 | — | — |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,898 | — | — |
| 2005 | 14 | #7,924 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,755 | — | — |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,029 | — | — |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,325 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,083 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #10,800 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ameris in 2025?
Ameris ranked #13,312 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ameris?
439 babies have been named Ameris in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ameris most popular?
Ameris peaked in 2022, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Ameris a boy or girl name?
Ameris is used for both: about 82% of babies named Ameris have been girls and 18% boys.
Is the name Ameris rising or falling?
Ameris is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.