Amon
Every Amon since 1882 — 2,829 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amon
Amon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,038 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 2,829 American babies have been named Amon. Its peak came in 2023, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Amon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,038 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,422 |
| 2023 | 71 | #2,080 |
| 2022 | 44 | #2,875 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2,412 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2,368 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,145 |
| 2018 | 52 | #2,475 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2,189 |
| 2016 | 48 | #2,589 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,595 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,377 |
| 2013 | 40 | #2,851 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3,117 |
| 2011 | 47 | #2,591 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,018 |
| 2009 | 41 | #2,900 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2,635 |
| 2007 | 51 | #2,475 |
| 2006 | 68 | #1,967 |
| 2005 | 46 | #2,468 |
| 2004 | 51 | #2,244 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,104 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2,947 |
| 2001 | 52 | #2,030 |
| 2000 | 37 | #2,527 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,702 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,787 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,077 |
| 1980 | 28 | #1,967 |
| 1975 | 27 | #1,789 |
| 1970 | 18 | #2,125 |
| 1965 | 8 | #2,991 |
| 1960 | 11 | #2,538 |
| 1955 | 14 | #2,144 |
| 1950 | 11 | #2,325 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,247 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,084 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,129 |
| 1930 | 19 | #1,696 |
| 1925 | 19 | #1,812 |
| 1920 | 23 | #1,594 |
| 1915 | 23 | #1,414 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,318 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,006 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,005 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Amon
- Amon of Judah Politician · -660–-640
- Amon Göth Extremist · 1908–1946
- Éamon de Valera Politician · 1882–1975
- Amon Tobin Musician · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amon in 2025?
Amon ranked #3,038 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amon?
2,829 babies have been named Amon in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amon most popular?
Amon peaked in 2023, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Amon a boy or girl name?
Amon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amon rising or falling?
Amon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amon?
Well-known people named Amon include Amon of Judah (politician), Amon Göth (extremist), Éamon de Valera (politician).