Declining since 2010, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Amaury since 1966
Babies named Amaury per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 128 |
| 1990s | 191 |
| 2000s | 463 |
| 2010s | 451 |
| 2020s | 172 |
Meaning & origin
Amaury is a masculine name of French and Germanic origin, first recorded in U.S. baby name data in 1966. It peaked in popularity in 2009 but has been declining since 2010, and as of 2025 it ranks 4,396, with about 1 in 74,264 newborn boys receiving the name. The name appears most frequently in Florida. While its etymology is uncertain, it is often linked to the Germanic Amalric, meaning 'work ruler'. Amaury carries a European flair and has been used steadily by families seeking a distinctive yet established name.
Amaury is a French form of the Germanic name Amalric, derived from elements 'amal' meaning 'work' and 'ric' meaning 'power, ruler'. It was introduced to England by the Normans and has been used in France since medieval times. In modern usage, it is also found in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Where Amaury is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Amaury” around the world
Where Amaury lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
340
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ama, Mauri, Riri
Sibling names for Amaury
Names that share Amaury's style, for a brother or sister.
