Amelie Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-MEH-lee /ˌɑː.məˈliː/
Origin: French; German
Meaning: French: hardworking; German: industrious
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Amelie has its roots in the Germanic name Amalia, which is derived from the Proto-Germanic element "amal," meaning "work" or "industriousness." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from the Old High German "Amalha" to the Latinized form "Amalicus" before reaching the French variant "Amélie." The introduction of Amelie into English can be traced back to the influence of French culture and language, particularly during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Norman names into English usage. Historically, the name Amelie has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Amalia, a 7th-century abbess in the region now known as Belgium, who is venerated in various Christian traditions.
The name gained further prominence in the 19th century, particularly in France, where it was popularized through literature and the arts. The character Amélie Poulain from the 2001 French film "Amélie" has also contributed to the name's cultural resonance, although this is a more contemporary association.
Culturally, the name Amelie embodies qualities of diligence and industriousness, reflecting its etymological roots. It has been associated with various virtues in literature and folklore, often symbolizing a nurturing and caring nature.
The diminutive form "Amie" has also been used historically, emphasizing friendship and affection, which aligns with the name's gentle connotations. Overall, Amelie carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its Germanic origins and shaped by its journey through different languages and cultures.
Famous people named Amelie
In this section, you will find notable people named Amelie. 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 Amelie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Amelie Mauresmo is a former professional tennis player best known for winning the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and being ranked world No. 1.
Amelie Nothomb is a Belgian author best known for her novels Hygiene and the Assassin, Fear and Trembling, and The Character of Rain.
Fictional characters named Amelie
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Amelie Poulain is a fictional character from the film Amélie. She is a shy waitress in Paris who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better while grappling with her own isolation.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amelie was first seen in the United States in 1886.
Amelie has ranked as high as #1160 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Louisiana.
In the past 5 years the name Amelie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Amelie 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 Amelie 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 Amelie.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 329 | 329 |
| 2024 | 395 | 395 |
| 2023 | 300 | 300 |
| 2022 | 316 | 316 |
| 2021 | 332 | 332 |
| 2020 | 336 | 336 |
| 2019 | 371 | 371 |
| 2018 | 392 | 392 |
| 2017 | 423 | 423 |
| 2016 | 444 | 444 |
| 2015 | 446 | 446 |
| 2014 | 430 | 430 |
| 2013 | 466 | 466 |
| 2012 | 454 | 454 |
| 2011 | 400 | 400 |
| 2010 | 427 | 427 |
| 2009 | 434 | 434 |
| 2008 | 379 | 379 |
| 2007 | 385 | 385 |
| 2006 | 360 | 360 |
| 2005 | 309 | 309 |
| 2004 | 293 | 293 |
| 2003 | 274 | 274 |
| 2002 | 186 | 186 |
| 2001 | 35 | 35 |
| 2000 | 28 | 28 |
| 1999 | 16 | 16 |
| 1998 | 28 | 28 |
| 1997 | 16 | 16 |
| 1996 | 18 | 18 |
| 1995 | 8 | 8 |
| 1994 | 22 | 22 |
| 1993 | 25 | 25 |
| 1992 | 17 | 17 |
| 1991 | 17 | 17 |
| 1990 | 17 | 17 |
| 1989 | 9 | 9 |
| 1988 | 9 | 9 |
| 1987 | 13 | 13 |
| 1986 | 15 | 15 |
| 1985 | 11 | 11 |
| 1984 | 9 | 9 |
| 1983 | 19 | 19 |
| 1982 | 16 | 16 |
| 1981 | 14 | 14 |
| 1980 | 11 | 11 |
| 1979 | 13 | 13 |
| 1978 | 11 | 11 |
| 1977 | 13 | 13 |
| 1976 | 9 | 9 |
| 1975 | 8 | 8 |
| 1974 | 8 | 8 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 |
| 1972 | 9 | 9 |
| 1971 | 5 | 5 |
| 1970 | 8 | 8 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 |
| 1966 | 9 | 9 |
| 1965 | 6 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 | 7 |
| 1962 | 5 | 5 |
| 1960 | 9 | 9 |
| 1959 | 8 | 8 |
| 1958 | 5 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 | 6 |
| 1955 | 7 | 7 |
| 1954 | 5 | 5 |
| 1953 | 9 | 9 |
| 1952 | 6 | 6 |
| 1950 | 7 | 7 |
| 1948 | 8 | 8 |
| 1947 | 5 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 | 5 |
| 1931 | 6 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 | 5 |
| 1927 | 10 | 10 |
| 1925 | 5 | 5 |
| 1924 | 11 | 11 |
| 1921 | 8 | 8 |
| 1920 | 7 | 7 |
| 1919 | 7 | 7 |
| 1918 | 12 | 12 |
| 1917 | 16 | 16 |
| 1916 | 8 | 8 |
| 1915 | 6 | 6 |
| 1914 | 7 | 7 |
| 1913 | 5 | 5 |
| 1910 | 8 | 8 |
| 1908 | 7 | 7 |
| 1907 | 5 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 | 5 |
| 1904 | 6 | 6 |
| 1903 | 5 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 | 5 |
| 1899 | 6 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 | 5 |
| 1891 | 7 | 7 |
| 1887 | 8 | 8 |
| 1886 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Amelie (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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 77 | |
| TX | 56 | |
| FL | 39 | |
| NY | 36 | |
| LA | 22 | |
| IL | 21 | |
| NJ | 10 | |
| MA | 9 | |
| VA | 9 | |
| OR | 8 | |
| AZ | 8 | |
| GA | 7 | |
| NC | 7 | |
| WA | 7 | |
| SC | 6 | |
| TN | 6 | |
| MD | 5 | |
| UT | 5 |