Declining since 2001, #2,798 for boys today.
Popularity of Ammon since 1881
Babies named Ammon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ammon's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 32 |
| 1890s | 28 |
| 1900s | 18 |
| 1910s | 114 |
| 1920s | 129 |
| 1930s | 97 |
| 1940s | 107 |
| 1950s | 78 |
| 1960s | 86 |
| 1970s | 309 |
| 1980s | 453 |
| 1990s | 684 |
| 2000s | 1,115 |
| 2010s | 819 |
| 2020s | 270 |
Meaning & origin
Ammon has been in use in the United States since at least 1881, when it first appeared in Social Security records. Its peak popularity came in 1891, after which usage declined. The name has been on a falling trajectory since 2001, and as of 2025 it ranks 2,798th, with a frequency of about 1 in 37,957 births. The top states for Ammon include Utah and Pennsylvania, reflecting its biblical associations and possible Mormon usage (the Book of Mormon features a prophet named Ammon). Though rare, Ammon offers a distinctive Old Testament alternative to more common names like Aaron or Ethan.
The name Ammon has multiple possible origins. It appears in the Bible as the name of a people descended from Lot (the Ammonites), and in the Old Testament it is also used as a personal name for a king of Judah. Some scholars connect it to the Egyptian god Amun, whose name means 'the hidden one.' In modern times, Ammon has been used among English speakers, particularly in the United States, possibly as a variant of Amnon or a direct borrowing from the biblical figure.
Where Ammon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ammo
Sibling names for Ammon
Names that share Ammon's style, for a brother or sister.
