Amélie is a charming and unique feminine given name of French origin. It is composed of the French elements "ama" meaning "to love" or "dear", and "Ella" which is derived from the German element "Adalheidis" meaning "noble". Thus, Amélie translates to "loving and noble".
The name Amélie was popularized by the French writer Guy de Maupassant in his short story "Boule de Suif" published in 1880. However, its use as a given name can be traced back to at least the 16th century when it was recorded among Huguenot families in France.
In literature and arts, Amélie has been used notably by French author Honoré de Balzac in his novel "Père Goriot" (1835), although he spelled it as Amelie. Also, the Academy Award-winning film "Amélie" (2001) by Jean-Pierre Jeunet popularized this name worldwide.
While Amélie remains more commonly used in French-speaking countries, its unique and elegant sound has made it appealing to parents around the globe. It has also been ranked among the top 500 names for girls in various English-speaking countries such as England, Wales, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Amillie has seen fluctuations in its popularity over the past decade and a half in the United States.
In 2009, there were 9 babies named Amillie born in the U.S., marking the beginning of our statistical period. The number of newborns given this name dipped to just 5 in 2013, indicating a decrease in its popularity during that year.
However, from 2020 onwards, we observe an increase in the use of the name Amillie. In 2020, there were 6 babies named Amillie, followed by an uptick to 8 births each in 2021 and 2022. This consistency in the number of newborns receiving the name Amillie suggests a renewed interest or perhaps a growing trend in its usage.
In 2023, there were once again 6 babies named Amillie at birth, maintaining the popularity seen in the previous two years. When considering the total births over this period, we can see that there have been a total of 42 babies named Amillie born in the United States between 2009 and 2023 inclusively.
These statistics demonstrate how the popularity of a name can vary over time, with Amillie's usage appearing to have experienced both ups and downs since 2009. Despite these fluctuations, it is clear that this name continues to be chosen for newborns in the U.S., with at least some level of consistency having been observed in recent years.