Amity Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAM-ih-tee / ˈæmɪtiLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: friendship; English: harmony
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Amity is derived from the Latin word 'amicitas', which means friendship. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. The concept of amity has been valued in various cultures as a representation of peace and goodwill among individuals and nations.
Trend Summary
Amity has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amity was first seen in the United States in 1960. Amity has ranked as high as #1007 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, New York, and Oregon. In the past 5 years the name Amity has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Amity (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1972 | 33 |
| 1973 | 43 |
| 1974 | 60 |
| 1975 | 75 |
| 1976 | 94 |
| 1977 | 84 |
| 1978 | 88 |
| 1979 | 119 |
| 1980 | 77 |
| 1981 | 69 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 28 |
| 1984 | 39 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2024 | 53 |