Rising since 1985, #2,035 for boys today.
Popularity of Amen since 1975
Babies named Amen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 17 |
| 1980s | 0 | 23 |
| 1990s | 13 | 74 |
| 2000s | 83 | 158 |
| 2010s | 455 | 568 |
| 2020s | 351 | 419 |
Meaning & origin
The name Amen directly references the Hebrew word for 'so be it,' an affirmation used in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic prayer. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975, and as of 2025 it ranked 2035th nationally, with 1 in 23,398 newborns given the name. Its trajectory has been steadily rising since 1985, reaching its peak popularity in 2023. The name is most common in Georgia, Texas, and California. Amen is a unisex given name, reflecting its use across communities.
Amen is derived from the Hebrew word 'āmēn (אָמֵן), meaning 'truly' or 'so be it.' It appears frequently in the Hebrew Bible as a response to blessings or oaths, and was adopted into Christian and Islamic worship. As a given name, its use is rare but has been recorded in the United States since the 1970s.
Where Amen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Amen” around the world
Where Amen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Amen
Names that share Amen's style, for a brother or sister.
