Amelia
5 countries#4 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Amelia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
281,414 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #4 · peaked in 2021 with 13,049 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
94,001 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #7 · peaked in 2012 with 7,582 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
86,819 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2 · peaked in 2012 with 7,061 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
5,107 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #4 · peaked in 2014 with 372 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
2,075 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #18 · peaked in 2012 with 186 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,804 births recorded 2010–2022 · currently #362 · peaked in 2020 with 166 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Amelia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #83 | — |
| 2007 | #77 | ↑6 |
| 2008 | #68 | ↑9 |
| 2009 | #55 | ↑13 |
| 2010 | #41 | ↑14 |
| 2011 | #30 | ↑11 |
| 2012 | #23 | ↑7 |
| 2013 | #17 | ↑6 |
| 2014 | #15 | ↑2 |
| 2015 | #12 | ↑3 |
| 2016 | #10 | ↑2 |
| 2017 | #8 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #8 | — |
| 2019 | #7 | ↑1 |
| 2020 | #6 | ↑1 |
| 2021 | #4 | ↑2 |
| 2022 | #4 | — |
| 2023 | #4 | — |
| 2024 | #3 | ↑1 |
| 2025 | #4 | ↓1 |
Frequently asked questions about Amelia
Is Amelia a popular name?
Yes — Amelia currently ranks #4 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Amelia more common for boys or girls?
Amelia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Amelia most popular?
Amelia peaked in 2021 in United States, with 13,049 recorded births that year.
Is Amelia rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Amelia’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #96 in 1880 to #4 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Amelia?
At least 377,219 babies have been recorded with the name Amelia across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Amelia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Amelia appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Amelia?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Amelia include Charlotte, Emma, Sophia, Mia.
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