Amory Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationAM-uh-ree / ˈæməˌriOld French; Latin
Meaning
Old French: brave; Latin: industrious
Historical & Cultural Background
Amory is derived from the Old French name 'Aimeric', which combines the elements 'aim' (to love) and 'ric' (ruler). The name has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in medieval Europe. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century.
Trend Summary
Amory has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a slight resurgence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Amorye
International Variants
- Américo (Spanish)
- Amory (English)
Famous people named Amory
Amory Lovins is an American physicist and environmentalist known for his work in energy efficiency and sustainable development.
Amory Blaine is the protagonist in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'This Side of Paradise', representing the disillusionment of the post-World War I generation.
Fictional characters named Amory
Amory Blaine is a character in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'This Side of Paradise', exploring themes of youth and ambition.
Amory is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', contributing to the narrative's exploration of survival and morality.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amory was first seen in the United States in 1915. Amory has ranked as high as #1333 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Amory has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Amory (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 23 |