Rising since 1988, #827 for girls today.
Popularity of Amelie since 1886
Babies named Amelie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 |
| 1890s | 18 |
| 1900s | 33 |
| 1910s | 69 |
| 1920s | 46 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 59 |
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 90 |
| 1980s | 126 |
| 1990s | 184 |
| 2000s | 2,683 |
| 2010s | 4,253 |
| 2020s | 2,008 |
Meaning & origin
Amelie is the French form of Amelia, a name with Germanic roots meaning 'industrious'. In the United States, it has been in use since at least 1886, but its modern popularity trajectory is a clear rise: the name has been climbing steadily since 1988 and reached its peak rank in 2013. As of 2025, it ranks 827th, with approximately 1 in every 4,885 baby girls receiving the name. The name is particularly favored in Louisiana, California, and Colorado, reflecting a blend of French heritage and contemporary appeal. Its recent rise aligns with a broader trend toward delicate, feminine French names.
Amelie is the French form of Amelia, which itself derives from the Germanic name Amalia, rooted in the element 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. The name was popularized in France during the 19th century and gained international attention through the 2001 French film 'Amélie'. It has seen consistent use in French-speaking regions and has spread to other countries.
Where Amelie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Amelie” around the world
Where Amelie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
110
babies in 2024
Ireland
12
babies in 2025
Quebec
36
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Melia, Lee, Ame
Sibling names for Amelie
Names that share Amelie's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Eloise, Claire, Juliette, Margot, Violet, Alize, Celine, Cherie, Elodie, Emilie, Gisele, Carolin, Cosette, Harmonie, Vianney, Alizee, Aurore, Josseline, Leontine, Solene, Azelie, Maelys, Melisse, Sabrine, Felicie, Benni, Ellenie, Felicite, Mignonne
Brothers: Louis, Hugo, Theo, Felix, Oliver, Lucien, Etienne, Jeanluc, Yvan, Theophile, Yohann
