Amity
Every Amity since 1960 — 2,163 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amity
Amity is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,982 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 2,163 American babies have been named Amity. Its peak came in 1979, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Amity stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amity year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,982 |
| 2024 | 53 | #3,052 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2,618 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2,794 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,888 |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,272 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,919 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,926 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,073 |
| 2016 | 42 | #3,660 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,845 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,035 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,655 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,408 |
| 2011 | 28 | #4,925 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,115 |
| 2009 | 28 | #5,102 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,652 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,111 |
| 2006 | 11 | #9,946 |
| 2005 | 26 | #4,966 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,713 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,075 |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,658 |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,709 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,408 |
| 1995 | 20 | #4,853 |
| 1990 | 25 | #4,006 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,132 |
| 1980 | 77 | #1,530 |
| 1975 | 75 | #1,405 |
| 1970 | 16 | #3,717 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,568 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,407 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amity in 2025?
Amity ranked #3,982 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amity?
2,163 babies have been named Amity in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amity most popular?
Amity peaked in 1979, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Amity a boy or girl name?
Amity is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amity rising or falling?
Amity is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.