NAME PROFILE
America
America is derived from the Latin version of the name of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, who played a significant role in the early exploration of the New World. The name has come to symbolize freedom, opportunity, and the diverse melting pot of cultures.
Key Stats
| Total births | 13,538 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2005 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 32%CA — 26%NY — 15%IL — 13%AZ — 13%
Notable People
Amerigo Vespucci (Explorer, namesake of America) · George Washington (First President of the USA) · Martin Luther King Jr. (Civil Rights Leader) · Michelle Obama (Former First Lady) · Elon Musk (Business Magnate, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla)
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