Amour Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-MOOR / /aˈmuːr/French; English
Meaning
love (French); affection (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In French, 'amour' directly translates to 'love' and has been used in poetry and literature to express romantic feelings. In English, it has been adopted as a name, often symbolizing affection and warmth, reflecting the influence of French culture on English-speaking societies.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Amora
- Amourie
International Variants
- Amore (Italian)
- Amour (French)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amour was first seen in the United States in 2001. Amour has ranked as high as #1305 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Florida, California, Georgia, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Amour has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Amour (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 10 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 88 |
| 2023 | 78 |
| 2024 | 74 |