Rising since 2000, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Amorette since 1966
Babies named Amorette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 88 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 148 |
| 2020s | 130 |
Meaning & origin
Amorette is a rare French diminutive meaning "little love." It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1966, and has remained uncommon ever since. Its highest popularity came in 2021, which was its peak year, and it has seen a gradual upward trend since 2000, though it remains well outside the top 5,000. In 2025, its rank was 6,546, with roughly one in 94,545 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most commonly found in California, reflecting a possible preference among West Coast parents for delicate, French-inspired names. Amorette fits a pattern of feminine names ending in -ette that convey a sense of smallness or affection, like Annette or Juliette.
Amorette is a French diminutive of amour, meaning "love." It is a rare coinage that emerged in the mid-20th century, likely inspired by French vocabulary and the fashionable -ette suffix. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 1960s.
Where Amorette is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Etta, Amore
Variants: Amoreta, Amoret
Sibling names for Amorette
Names that share Amorette's style, for a brother or sister.
