Amelie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Amelie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Amelie?
Amelie is spelled A-M-E-L-I-E. The name has 6 letters.
Amelie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Amelie is a French variant of Amelia, which derives from the Germanic root “amal” meaning “work” or “industrious.”
- Origin
- Amelie is commonly associated with French usage and is considered a variant of the name Amelia, which has Germanic origins.
- Pronunciation
- am-eh-LEE · 3 syllables
Amelie Popularity in 2025
Rank#827
Recorded Births329
- Girls usage fell 117 places to #827 and recorded 66 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Amelie Mean?
Amelie is a French variant of Amelia, which derives from the Germanic root “amal” meaning “work” or “industrious.”
Origin: Amelie is commonly associated with French usage and is considered a variant of the name Amelia, which has Germanic origins.
How Do You Pronounce Amelie?
Pronunciationam-eh-LEE
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Amelie?
- History
- The name Amelie has been used in French contexts and is linked to the Germanic root “amal.”
Amelie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 329 | #827 |
| 2024 | Girls | 395 | #710 |
| 2023 | Girls | 300 | #893 |
| 2022 | Girls | 316 | #880 |
| 2021 | Girls | 332 | #832 |
| 2020 | Girls | 336 | #808 |
| 2019 | Girls | 371 | #756 |
| 2018 | Girls | 392 | #725 |
| 2017 | Girls | 423 | #689 |
| 2016 | Girls | 444 | #658 |
| 2015 | Girls | 446 | #638 |
| 2014 | Girls | 430 | #665 |
| 2013 | Girls | 466 | #603 |
| 2012 | Girls | 454 | #629 |
| 2011 | Girls | 400 | #697 |
| 2010 | Girls | 427 | #676 |
| 2009 | Girls | 434 | #669 |
| 2008 | Girls | 379 | #774 |
| 2007 | Girls | 385 | #759 |
| 2006 | Girls | 360 | #762 |
| 2005 | Girls | 309 | #828 |
| 2004 | Girls | 293 | #840 |
| 2003 | Girls | 274 | #882 |
| 2002 | Girls | 186 | #1,121 |
When Was Amelie Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2013 · Girls
466 recorded births
National rank #603
2012 · Girls
454 recorded births
National rank #629
2015 · Girls
446 recorded births
National rank #638
2016 · Girls
444 recorded births
National rank #658
Where Amelie Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| LA | #342 | 13 |
| CA | #474 | 71 |
| FL | #502 | 36 |
| CO | #536 | 10 |
| IL | #667 | 14 |
| TX | #684 | 44 |
| AZ | #748 | 8 |
| MA | #761 | 6 |