Amy
Meaning: A name with concise character and personal resonance
Origin: French/Latin
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #30
Total births: 12,531
History: Amy surged in the 1990s-2000s in Australia. Amy Shark broke through with 'Adore,' becoming one of Australian music's biggest names. The name has a bright, friendly character. Amy represents the generation of Australian women making their mark in arts, music, and culture.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2012) | #90 |
| Babies named Amy in 2012 | 81 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 12,531 |
| Peak year | 1988 (623 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #7 |
| Years in records | 1975–2012 (37 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 42 spots |
Frequently asked about Amy
What does the name Amy mean?
Amy means “A name with concise character and personal resonance” from French/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Amy?
Amy has French/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “A name with concise character and personal resonance”.
How popular is Amy in Australia?
Amy ranked #90 in Australia in 2012 — given to 81 babies that year.
When was Amy most popular?
Amy peaked in 1988 with 623 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Amy a boy or girl name?
Amy is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Amys in registered births are female.
Is the name Amy rising or falling in popularity?
Amy has fallen 42 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #48 in 2007 to #90 in 2012.
How long has Amy been recorded in Australia?
Amy appears in birth records in Australia across 37 years — from 1975 through 2012.