Amor
Every Amor since 1912 — 2,958 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amor
Amor is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,668 in 2025 with 124 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 2,958 American babies have been named Amor — about 76% girls and 24% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 228 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Amor stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amor 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 | 124 | #1,668 | 45 | #2,799 |
| 2024 | 154 | #1,437 | 74 | #2,043 |
| 2023 | 153 | #1,455 | 67 | #2,148 |
| 2022 | 121 | #1,720 | 58 | #2,411 |
| 2021 | 138 | #1,525 | 53 | #2,501 |
| 2020 | 145 | #1,476 | 28 | #3,736 |
| 2019 | 113 | #1,803 | 39 | #3,055 |
| 2018 | 110 | #1,840 | 37 | #3,109 |
| 2017 | 103 | #1,944 | 22 | #4,475 |
| 2016 | 97 | #2,034 | 34 | #3,298 |
| 2015 | 88 | #2,152 | 25 | #4,083 |
| 2014 | 126 | #1,675 | 24 | #4,143 |
| 2013 | 80 | #2,309 | 24 | #4,069 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,682 | 20 | #4,696 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,843 | 17 | #5,212 |
| 2010 | 52 | #3,163 | 13 | #6,371 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,416 | 23 | #4,286 |
| 2008 | 48 | #3,426 | 13 | #6,412 |
| 2007 | 46 | #3,535 | 9 | #8,211 |
| 2006 | 43 | #3,622 | 16 | #5,314 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,273 | 10 | #7,127 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,294 | 6 | #10,014 |
| 2003 | 34 | #3,949 | 7 | #8,702 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,683 | 7 | #8,499 |
| 2001 | 15 | #6,978 | 5 | #10,644 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,718 | 7 | #8,238 |
| 1995 | 9 | #8,801 | 8 | #6,441 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,472 | — | — |
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| 1980 | 6 | #9,137 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,021 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amor in 2025?
Amor ranked #1,668 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 124 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amor?
2,958 babies have been named Amor in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amor most popular?
Amor peaked in 2024, when 228 newborns received the name.
Is Amor a boy or girl name?
Amor is used for both: about 76% of babies named Amor have been girls and 24% boys.
Is the name Amor rising or falling?
Amor is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.