An uncommon French pick — distinctive and rare.
A surname from French.
Amour is a girl's and boy's baby name of French origin, directly from the French word meaning 'love.' As a given name, Amour makes the ultimate declaration — this child is love itself. The French spelling gives it a sophistication that the English 'Amor' doesn't quite match.
Amour climbed 7513 spots in the last 20 years — from #9942 to #2429.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 380 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 344 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 80 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74 | #2429 |
| 2023 | 78 | #2335 |
| 2022 | 88 | #2158 |
| 2021 | 78 | #2328 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2681 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2510 |
| 2018 | 49 | #3247 |
| 2017 | 42 | #3634 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4433 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3996 |
| 2014 | 36 | #4110 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5025 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5570 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7820 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9272 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10028 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11697 |
| 2006 | 11 | #9947 |
| 2005 | 12 | #8924 |
| 2004 | 10 | #9942 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for girls, Amour has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 194 births since 2002.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2001–2024) · Methodology