Amil
Every Amil since 1886 — 1,246 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amil
Amil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,871 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 1,246 American babies have been named Amil — about 79% boys and 21% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2000, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 15 | #5,871 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,441 | 24 | #4,327 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,344 | 37 | #3,231 |
| 2022 | — | — | 39 | #3,102 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,590 | 28 | #3,819 |
| 2020 | — | — | 40 | #2,929 |
| 2019 | — | — | 22 | #4,488 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,565 | 19 | #4,930 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #6,711 |
| 2016 | — | — | 23 | #4,336 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,598 | 20 | #4,725 |
| 2014 | — | — | 18 | #5,075 |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,730 | 22 | #4,323 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,152 | 16 | #5,495 |
| 2011 | — | — | 23 | #4,230 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,358 | 14 | #6,053 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,708 | 12 | #6,825 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,780 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,557 | 15 | #5,669 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,744 | 14 | #5,804 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,529 | 11 | #6,659 |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,754 | 13 | #5,830 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,815 | 17 | #4,619 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,459 | 11 | #6,107 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,637 | 12 | #5,685 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,943 | 14 | #5,055 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #8,160 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,553 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,053 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,336 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,538 |
| 1930 | — | — | 8 | #3,035 |
| 1925 | — | — | 11 | #2,598 |
| 1920 | — | — | 21 | #1,698 |
| 1915 | — | — | 13 | #2,071 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amil in 2025?
Amil ranked #5,871 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amil?
1,246 babies have been named Amil in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amil most popular?
Amil peaked in 2000, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Amil a boy or girl name?
Amil is used for both: about 21% of babies named Amil have been girls and 79% boys.
Is the name Amil rising or falling?
Amil is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.