Holding steady, #3,036 for boys today.
Popularity of Amon since 1882
Babies named Amon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2023, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Amon's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 26 |
| 1900s | 30 |
| 1910s | 191 |
| 1920s | 221 |
| 1930s | 158 |
| 1940s | 105 |
| 1950s | 99 |
| 1960s | 75 |
| 1970s | 212 |
| 1980s | 194 |
| 1990s | 285 |
| 2000s | 477 |
| 2010s | 421 |
| 2020s | 324 |
Meaning & origin
Amon is a concise, two-syllable name with ancient roots. Its first recorded US appearance was in 1882, and it reached its peak popularity in 1887. Despite its long history, Amon remains rare: in 2025 it ranked 3036, with an incidence of 1 in 42,702 births. The name's trajectory has been stable, reflecting steady but low usage. Top states for Amon include Pennsylvania and Georgia, indicating some regional preference. While its etymology is debated between Hebrew and Egyptian origins, Amon carries a mysterious, dignified sound that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet traditional name.
Amon has two primary possible origins. In Hebrew, it may be a variant of Amon or Amnon, names found in the Old Testament, though direct biblical bearer is uncertain. In ancient Egyptian, Amon (also Amun) was a major deity, often referred to as 'the hidden one'. The name has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, sometimes as a variant of the more common Ammon.
Where Amon is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Amon” around the world
Where Amon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Amon
Names that share Amon's style, for a brother or sister.
