Rising since 2007, #2,778 for girls today.
Popularity of Amour since 2001
Babies named Amour per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80 | 5 |
| 2010s | 344 | 73 |
| 2020s | 442 | 140 |
Meaning & origin
Amour first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001, and its popularity has been rising steadily since 2007. By 2025 it ranked 2,778, with a 1-in-26,349 frequency, and reached its peak rank in 2022. The name is most common in Florida, California, and Texas. As a direct borrowing of the French word for 'love', Amour fits a modern trend of evocative word names. Its unisex appeal and romantic sound make it a distinctive choice, though it remains rare compared to similar virtue names like Grace or Faith.
Amour is directly taken from the French noun amour, meaning 'love'. It entered use as a given name in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, primarily as a virtue name evoking romantic affection. Its adoption aligns with the trend of using word names with positive connotations.
Where Amour is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Amour
Names that share Amour's style, for a brother or sister.
