Amanda
How to say it: uh-MAN-duh · /əˈmændə/
From Latin 'amanda', a gerundive of 'amare' (to love), meaning 'she who must be loved' or 'worthy of love'.
Amanda was the 489th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 601 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 42% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #590 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #489 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 601 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,516 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −42% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #590 |
| In France, 2025 | #625 among girls’ names, 55 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After dominating the 1980s, Amanda now rests far below that high. The next several years should see it drift lower.
What goes with it
Soft sounds meet crisp edges for a gentle impression. Mandy offers a familiar nickname, while Jessica echoes its spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Amanda is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #625 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Amanda
- Amanda Seyfried (born 1985)American actress
- Amanda Peet (born 1972)American actress
- Amanda Bynes (born 1986)American actress and fashion designer
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