Unisex · #4,425 in 2026

Amery

Current Rank
#4,425
Peak Rank
#3,561 (2009)
Total Babies
664
5-Yr Trend
+22%
👧 Girl peak #3,561 (664 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,855 (106 total)
👧As Girl Name
1977
First Year
2026
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#3561
Peak Rank
664
Total Count
36
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1971
First Year
2020
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#3855
Peak Rank
106
Total Count
19
Years Active

The Story of Amery

As a girl name

Amery first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1977, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 45 Amerys were born — ranking #3,561 that year. As of 2026, Amery ranks #4,425 for girls with 31 births, rising sharply (+22% over the past five years). In total, more than 664 Amerys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Amery first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1971, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 9 Amerys were born — ranking #3,855 that year. As of 2026, Amery ranks #12,015 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 106 Amerys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Amery

Phonetically similar names — useful when Amery is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amery

What does the name Amery mean?
Amery is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Amery in 2026?
In 2026, Amery ranks #4,425 among girls' names in the U.S., with 31 babies given the name that year.
When was Amery most popular?
Amery reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #3,561 that year with 45 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Amery most popular?
Amery has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Amery.
Is Amery a unisex name?
Yes — Amery is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 86% of Amerys assigned female and 14% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Amery?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Amery include Texana, Willella, Elver. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Amery

Amery is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 664 births in the dataset. Amery's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #3,561. Use the chart and map above to compare Amery's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.