Holding steady.
Popularity of Amye since 1902
Babies named Amye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 34 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 86 |
| 1970s | 200 |
| 1980s | 163 |
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Amye is a variant spelling of Amy, a name that has been used in English since the Middle Ages. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1902, but it never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak year was 1973, during the broader popularity of the name Amy, which was among the top 20 names in that decade. Amye itself, however, remained rare; the Social Security Administration data shows no recent rank or one-in-N figure due to low usage. The trajectory of the name is stable, meaning its occurrence has been consistently low over time. Though Amye bears the meaning of 'beloved' through its Latin root, it is best understood as a distinctive spelling of a classic name, chosen by families who prefer a less common variant.
Amye is a variant spelling of Amy, which originated as a medieval English diminutive of the Old French name Amée (from Latin amata 'beloved'). It was particularly popular in the 1970s, with its peak year in 1973 according to Social Security data, though the name has always been relatively uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Amye
Names that share Amye's style, for a brother or sister.
