At a glance
- In short
- Amand is a French-origin name pronounced as ah-MAHND. It carries elegance and sophistication, making it a unique choice for baby girls.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1994 (#13,430)
- Babies in 1994
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #3,777 in 1979
- First recorded
- 1976
Meaning of Amand
Amand is a female name with French origin. A variation of Amand is Amanda. In the United States of America, Amand has been given to newborns sporadically over the years, with varying levels of popularity. In 1986, it ranked at 21 with 3,890 occurrences. However, its popularity has fluctuated since then. The name Amand carries a sense of elegance and sophistication and can be a great choice for parents looking for a unique yet beautiful name for their baby girl.
How to pronounce Amand
French
- Pronounced ah-MAHND /a.mɑ̃d/
Popularity of Amand in the U.S.
Amand was last recorded in the U.S. in 1994, ranked #13,430 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,777 in 1979. It first appears in the records in 1976.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1976–1994 15 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 | 13,430 | back (not recorded in 1991–1993) |
| 1990 | 10 | 7,880 | ▲ 1,801 |
| 1989 | 7 | 9,681 | ▼ 5,028 |
| 1988 | 18 | 4,653 | ▲ 204 |
| 1987 | 16 | 4,857 | ▼ 967 |
| 1986 | 21 | 3,890 | ▲ 970 |
| 1985 | 15 | 4,860 | ▲ 362 |
| 1984 | 13 | 5,222 | ▲ 602 |
| 1983 | 11 | 5,824 | ▲ 87 |
| 1982 | 11 | 5,911 | ▼ 340 |
| 1981 | 12 | 5,571 | ▲ 1,847 |
| 1980 | 8 | 7,418 | ▼ 3,641 |
| 1979 | 20 | 3,777 | ▲ 3,171 |
| 1978 | 8 | 6,948 | back (not recorded in 1977) |
| 1976 | 6 | 8,156 | new |
Notable people named Amand
- Amand Leduc was a French sailor and naval officer during the First French Empire.
- Amand Lucas is a Belgian scientist and professor who won the 1985 Francqui Prize for his work in theoretical physics.