The nameAmaury
Amaury is a French medieval name of crusader kings.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Amaury comes from the Germanic Amalric, from amal, "work, vigour", and ric, "ruler".
Origin
French, from Germanic.
History
Two kings of Jerusalem in the 12th and 13th centuries were called Amalric, Amaury in French. In the United States the name reached 1824th place in 2009.
Popularity of the name Amaury
Amaury in the United States
Amaury was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 468 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Amaury. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Amaury in the United States were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 30 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.
Amaury in France
Amaury was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 5,430 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Amaury. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Amaury in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 350 births a year on average, against 437 in the five years before.
Amaury in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Amaury
Names from the same generation as Amaury, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amaury mean?
Amaury comes from the Germanic Amalric, from amal, "work, vigour", and ric, "ruler".
What is the origin of the name Amaury?
French, from Germanic.
Is Amaury a girl's or a boy's name?
Amaury is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Amaury?
In 2024, Amaury was the 3974th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 28 births.
What are the variants of the name Amaury?
Variants and related names of Amaury include Malaury.
What are good sibling names for Amaury?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Evelyne, Lucienne, Cécile and Aline for a sister, Élie, Étienne, Didier and Maxime for a brother.