Amanda Girl

Popularity: #440 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: uh-MAN-duh /əˈmændə/

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: worthy of love; English: lovable

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Amanda has its roots in the Latin word "amanda," which translates to "worthy of love" or "lovable." This term is derived from the verb "amare," meaning "to love." The name began to appear in English during the 17th century, gaining traction through literary works and the influence of notable figures. Its earliest recorded use in English literature can be traced back to the play "The Shepherdess of the Alps" by the playwright John Lyly in the late 1500s, where it was used as a character name.

However, it was not until the 18th century that Amanda became more widely adopted as a given name, particularly in the context of romantic literature and poetry, which often celebrated themes of love and affection. Throughout history, the name Amanda has been associated with various cultural and literary figures.

One notable instance is the character Amanda Wingfield in Tennessee Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie," first performed in 1944, which contributed to the name's resonance in American culture. Additionally, the name has been borne by several saints, further enhancing its significance in Christian contexts.

The name's enduring appeal can be attributed to its positive connotations of love and affection, making it a favored choice among parents. In terms of diminutive forms, Amanda has given rise to several affectionate nicknames, such as Mandy, which has been used informally since the 20th century.

The name's historical and cultural associations, coupled with its melodic quality, have allowed it to maintain a presence in various cultures and languages, reinforcing its status as a timeless choice.

Famous people named Amanda

In this section, you will find notable people named Amanda. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Amanda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Amanda who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Amanda Seyfried is an actress best known for Mean Girls, Les Misérables, and Mamma Mia!.

Amanda Bynes is an actress best known for All That, The Amanda Show, and She's the Man.

Amanda Gorman is a poet and activist best known for her poem at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, The Hill We Climb, and her book Call Us What We Carry.

Amanda Knox is a writer and activist best known for her memoir Waiting to Be Heard and her involvement in a high-profile murder case.

Amanda Holden is an actress and television presenter best known for Britain's Got Talent, Wild at Heart, and Thoroughly Modern Millie.

Amanda Peet is an actress best known for Something's Gotta Give, The Whole Nine Yards, and A Lot Like Love.

Amanda Tapping is an actress and producer best known for Stargate SG-1, Sanctuary, and Supernatural.

Amanda Michalka is a singer and actress best known for her work in Aly & AJ and the TV series Phil of the Future.

Amanda Palmer is a musician and author best known for her work with The Dresden Dolls and her solo album Theatre Is Evil.

Fictional characters named Amanda

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Amanda Waller is a fictional character from the DC Comics universe. She is a high-ranking government official known for her role in overseeing the Suicide Squad.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Amanda, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AlexanderEmilyBenjaminSophiaDanielOlivia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Amanda. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MirandaSamanthaAlanaAnitaAriaAmaraMinaLana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amanda was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Amanda has ranked as high as #6 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Amanda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Amanda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Amanda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Amanda.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 601 0 601
2024 621 0 621
2023 636 0 636
2022 691 0 691
2021 660 0 660
2020 695 0 695
2019 770 0 770
2018 855 0 855
2017 968 0 968
2016 1,005 0 1,005
2015 1,034 0 1,034
2014 1,060 0 1,060
2013 1,076 0 1,076
2012 1,236 0 1,236
2011 1,418 5 1,413
2010 1,664 0 1,664
2009 1,963 0 1,963
2008 2,451 0 2,451
2007 3,057 6 3,051
2006 3,372 10 3,362
2005 4,108 9 4,099
2004 4,716 19 4,697
2003 5,363 9 5,354
2002 6,152 7 6,145
2001 6,991 11 6,980
2000 8,569 11 8,558
1999 9,765 15 9,750
1998 10,942 14 10,928
1997 12,267 24 12,243
1996 14,004 24 13,980
1995 16,386 32 16,354
1994 18,760 42 18,718
1993 20,846 35 20,811
1992 25,090 51 25,039
1991 28,952 56 28,896
1990 34,509 96 34,413
1989 36,968 134 36,834
1988 39,581 122 39,459
1987 41,909 123 41,786
1986 40,661 129 40,532
1985 39,198 143 39,055
1984 34,024 109 33,915
1983 33,852 103 33,749
1982 34,322 108 34,214
1981 34,472 100 34,372
1980 35,897 86 35,811
1979 32,035 111 31,924
1978 20,599 79 20,520
1977 18,340 62 18,278
1976 15,655 67 15,588
1975 12,702 45 12,657
1974 7,498 25 7,473
1973 5,644 19 5,625
1972 4,192 12 4,180
1971 4,141 11 4,130
1970 3,556 11 3,545
1969 2,830 15 2,815
1968 2,437 6 2,431
1967 2,672 12 2,660
1966 2,339 8 2,331
1965 1,654 5 1,649
1964 1,276 0 1,276
1963 1,037 5 1,032
1962 948 0 948
1961 1,056 0 1,056
1960 978 0 978
1959 858 0 858
1958 791 0 791
1957 670 0 670
1956 639 0 639
1955 453 0 453
1954 428 0 428
1953 427 0 427
1952 421 5 416
1951 409 0 409
1950 380 0 380
1949 333 0 333
1948 306 0 306
1947 310 0 310
1946 273 0 273
1945 280 0 280
1944 237 0 237
1943 284 0 284
1942 295 0 295
1941 223 0 223
1940 218 0 218
1939 185 0 185
1938 192 0 192
1937 176 0 176
1936 192 0 192
1935 213 0 213
1934 189 0 189
1933 200 0 200
1932 213 0 213
1931 209 0 209
1930 196 0 196
1929 209 0 209
1928 247 0 247
1927 234 0 234
1926 311 0 311
1925 309 0 309
1924 341 0 341
1923 362 0 362
1922 341 0 341
1921 392 0 392
1920 379 0 379
1919 379 0 379
1918 397 0 397
1917 445 0 445
1916 421 0 421
1915 412 0 412
1914 375 0 375
1913 346 0 346
1912 310 0 310
1911 280 0 280
1910 278 0 278
1909 271 0 271
1908 260 0 260
1907 285 0 285
1906 260 0 260
1905 311 0 311
1904 294 0 294
1903 247 0 247
1902 301 0 301
1901 317 0 317
1900 377 0 377
1899 331 5 326
1898 371 0 371
1897 354 0 354
1896 367 0 367
1895 431 0 431
1894 418 0 418
1893 387 0 387
1892 455 0 455
1891 371 0 371
1890 392 0 392
1889 413 0 413
1888 404 0 404
1887 338 0 338
1886 370 0 370
1885 339 0 339
1884 337 0 337
1883 287 0 287
1882 288 0 288
1881 263 0 263
1880 241 0 241

Top States for Amanda (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 100
17%
CA 67
12%
FL 58
10%
PA 47
8%
NY 42
7%
OH 22
4%
IL 19
3%
TN 19
3%
GA 19
3%
IN 17
3%
WI 16
3%
NJ 15
3%
NC 12
2%
KY 11
2%
VA 11
2%
WA 11
2%
OR 11
2%
CO 9
2%
AZ 8
1%
MA 8
1%
MD 8
1%
MO 8
1%
MI 8
1%
NV 7
1%
MN 7
1%
IA 6
1%
NE 6
1%
SC 5
1%
OK 5
1%