Total births
2,453
Unisex name · since 1969
Aman
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 2,453 babies named Aman, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2221
- among boys today
- 2,453
- born since 1969
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
2,453 babies have been named Aman since 1969, making it today's #2221 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Aman recorded 2,453 times among boys since 1969, holding rank #2221 nationally today, ahead of 84% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #2221 among boys today
- 2,453 born since 1969
- 2000s peak decade
- 84% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aman is currently the #2221 unisex name in America, more common than 84% of boys - 2,453 born since 1969, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2221
- among boys today
- 2,453
- born since 1969
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Aman vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2221
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 84% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Aman was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
121 babies were named Aman in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Aman compares
2,453 Top 19% higher than 81% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aman's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aman | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,453 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 121 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aman's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 121, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aman at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#2,221
Active since
1969
Aman popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 121
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Aman popularity over time - girls
180 total births recorded since 1988 (Aman as girls' name)
Aman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Aman's strongest decade.
948 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Aman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 74
1970s
74 births
- 1980s 136
1980s
136 births
- 1990s
1990s
411 births
- 2000s
2000s
948 births
- 2010s
2010s
531 births
- 2020s 348
2020s
348 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 948 births (39% of all-time use).
How Aman compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Aman's total volume
Aman vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aman by state
Where Aman concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 431 | 17.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 202 | 8.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 145 | 5.9% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 122 | 5.0% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 88 | 3.6% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 41 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Maryland | | 37 | 1.5% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 33 | 1.3% |
California share of Aman's total US births 17.6%
Even split
431 of 2,453 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Aman appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aman? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 2,453 babies named Aman. Today it holds rank #2221 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 121 births.
When was Aman most popular? ▼
Aman was most popular in the 2000s decade with 948 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Aman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aman are California (431 births), New York (202 births), Texas (145 births).
Is Aman a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Aman is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,453 births, and as a girl's name it has 180 births.
How long has the name Aman been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Aman since 1969 -- 57 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Aman? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amari, Amare, Amar, Amado, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aman's data
- Aman's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (948 total births) through the 2020s (348) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Amans (431 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aman
Nearby Names Like Aman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aman
Amari Boy
#172 31,994 births
Amare Boy
#2094 6,150 births
Amar Boy
#1242 4,989 births
Amado Boy
#1250 4,769 births
Amarion Boy
#1301 4,423 births
Compare Aman side by side: Aman vs Amari Aman vs Amare Aman vs Amar
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Aman
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aman: #2221 Unisex Name - 2,453 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aman. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aman draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.