Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Amish
//ˈɑmɪʃ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19815 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
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We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Amish's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Amish |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
Amish through the decades
- Amish peaked in 1981, when 17 babies were named Amish in the US.
- The 1970s were Amish's strongest decade, averaging 11 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2002–2016), use of Amish has risen 20% compared to the 10 years before that.