Amory Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Amory has its roots in Old German, evolving from the name Amalric, which signifies a powerful ruler. It conveys traits of bravery and strength. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name. Historically, it gained popularity in medieval England and has seen a resurgence in modern times, often viewed as a distinctive and artistic choice.
The name Amory is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Amory has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Amory' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5980th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5699th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5506th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5548th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6580th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6882nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4028th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9136th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10374th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8506th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5649th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Amory' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Amory"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪməri/
Origin
Old German
Etymology
The name Amory is derived from the Old German name 'Amalric,' which is composed of the elements 'amal,' meaning 'work' or 'labor,' and 'ric,' meaning 'ruler' or 'powerful.'
Meaning
brave, powerful, ruler
Language Evolution
Amalric, Emery, Amory
Historical Usage
Amory was more common in medieval England and has seen a revival in modern times, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries, often associated with nobility.
Variants & Derivatives
Emery, Amory, Amorys
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Amory is considered a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Amory Blaine (fictional character in 'This Side of Paradise' by F. Scott Fitzgerald), Amory Houghton (American businessman and politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Amory"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Amory"
"Amory" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5980th of 7545 | 16 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5699th of 6773 | 13 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5506th of 7552 | 23 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5548th of 10718 | 52 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6580th of 16616 | 88 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6882nd of 24088 | 163 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4028th of 23106 | 313 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9136th of 19264 | 57 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10374th of 27321 | 89 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8506th of 35406 | 202 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5649th of 30306 | 269 |
Regional Popularity of "Amory" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
77.74% 3488th/4487 |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Amory" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
77.22% 5647th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
64.04% 4369th/6822 |
91.95% 5771st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Amory"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Amory" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.