Amen
Every Amen since 1975 — 2,161 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amen
Amen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,036 in 2025 with 73 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 2,161 American babies have been named Amen — about 58% boys and 42% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 153 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,909 | 73 | #2,036 |
| 2024 | 48 | #3,282 | 69 | #2,135 |
| 2023 | 56 | #2,979 | 77 | #1,986 |
| 2022 | 64 | #2,694 | 58 | #2,410 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,677 | 77 | #1,943 |
| 2020 | 82 | #2,197 | 65 | #2,140 |
| 2019 | 74 | #2,402 | 79 | #1,888 |
| 2018 | 73 | #2,438 | 68 | #2,084 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2,967 | 76 | #1,897 |
| 2016 | 50 | #3,233 | 72 | #1,994 |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,180 | 78 | #1,871 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,010 | 45 | #2,665 |
| 2013 | 41 | #3,707 | 47 | #2,565 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,129 | 35 | #3,181 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,139 | 34 | #3,237 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,398 | 34 | #3,243 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,331 | 28 | #3,726 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,099 | 15 | #5,777 |
| 2007 | 10 | #10,867 | 15 | #5,668 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,269 | 15 | #5,535 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16,654 | 21 | #4,200 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,290 | 24 | #3,740 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,082 | 9 | #7,266 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13,719 | 12 | #5,746 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,470 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #6,866 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #8,932 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #5,849 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #5,812 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,290 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #4,819 |
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Famous people named Amen
- Amen Musician · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amen in 2025?
Amen ranked #2,036 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 73 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amen?
2,161 babies have been named Amen in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amen most popular?
Amen peaked in 2019, when 153 newborns received the name.
Is Amen a boy or girl name?
Amen is used for both: about 42% of babies named Amen have been girls and 58% boys.
Is the name Amen rising or falling?
Amen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amen?
Well-known people named Amen include Amen (musician).