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The name Amy was given to 1,326 girls born in the US in 2020.
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Amy was among the top 50 names for girls baptized in English parishes between 1538 and 1700, so it was not "uncommon" during Tudor and Stuart times.
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Amy can also occasionally be used as a diminutive of Amanda, Emily, Emilia, Amelia, Amalia, or other names beginning with a similar sound.
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Allegedly also an archaic diminutive of Amelia and Emily: https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/England_Female_Nicknames_(National_Institute)
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In 2018, 35 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Amy who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 71st most common female first name for living U.S. citizens.
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Amy Erica is a subtle way to show patriotism, cute for a July 4th baby girl.
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This is also used as a diminutive of Amelia.
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This name is really rare where I am. In fact, in all the places I've traveled to and out of all the people I've met, I've only known 1 Amy. Amy wasn't even her real name; she was from Korea and Amy was her English name.
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If you live in the US and are in your 30's then the name would be common to you. If you are in your 50's or older, and don't have any children or you are under 20 or you live outside of the US then the name is not so common to you.
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