Girl · #4,809 in 2026

Ample

In mathematics, a distinctive feature of algebraic geometry is that some line bundles on a projective variety can be considered "positive", while others are "negative". The most important notion of positivity is that of an ample line bundle, although there are several related classes of line bundles.

Current Rank
#4,809
Peak Rank
#4,809 (1918)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1918
First Year
1918
Last Year
1918
Peak Year
#4809
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ample

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In mathematics, a distinctive feature of algebraic geometry is that some line bundles on a projective variety can be considered "positive", while others are "negative". The most important notion of positivity is that of an ample line bundle, although there are several related classes of line bundles.

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The Story of Ample

Ample first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1918, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 5 Amples were born — ranking #4,809 that year. As of 2026, Ample ranks #4,809 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Amples have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ample

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

  • Ampel
  • Ampl
  • Amble
  • Ampoule
  • Ampol
  • Mpl
  • Empl
  • Apple
  • Sample
  • Impel
  • Appel
  • Appal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ample

What does the name Ample mean?
In mathematics, a distinctive feature of algebraic geometry is that some line bundles on a projective variety can be considered "positive", while others are "negative". The most important notion of positivity is that of an ample line bundle, although there are several related classes of line bundles.
How popular is Ample in 2026?
In 2026, Ample ranks #4,809 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Ample most popular?
Ample reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #4,809 that year with 5 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ample most popular?
Ample has historically been most popular in Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ample.
Is Ample a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ample is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Ample?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ample include Addle, Agneda, Albertie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Ample

Ample is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Ample's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #4,809. Use the chart and map above to compare Ample'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.