Feminine dossier · first seen 1960
Amity
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1979
Peak births
119
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Amity
How many people are named Amity?
An estimated 2,070 living Americans are named Amity.
How rare is Amity?
Amity is very rare among babies today, with 36 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 69.7% from its 1979 peak.
How old is the typical Amity?
The median age of a living American named Amity is approximately 34 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 47 years old.
Is Amity still popular?
Yes — Amity is currently rising in popularity, with 36 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.6× higher than the previous decade.
1960Peak 19792025
Peak year
1979
Decline from peak
69.7%
2025
36
All-time
2,163