Amaury, of French origin, is a rare and distinctive given name that has been used primarily for males throughout history. Derived from the Germanic elements 'home' meaning 'house' or 'homestead', and 'rīc' meaning 'powerful', Amaury translates to "powerful ruler of the home". The name gained prominence during the Middle Ages, with notable figures such as Amauri d'Aspremont, a French poet from the 12th century. Today, Amaury remains an uncommon but striking choice for parents seeking a unique name for their child.
The name Amaurys experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over time. It had a noticeable resurgence recently with five births recorded in 2021, following an absence of registrations between the years 2003 to 2020. Prior to this, it maintained consistent popularity during the early 2000s with five births each in 2002 and 2004. Overall, a total of fifteen babies were named Amaurys over these three years.