Total births
2,829
Boys' name · since 1882
Amon
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 2,829 babies named Amon, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2423
- among boys today
- 2,829
- born since 1882
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Amon currently ranks #2423 among boys' names in America, with 2,829 babies recorded since 1882.
Social Security Administration records show Amon recorded 2,829 times among boys since 1882, holding rank #2423 nationally today, ahead of 83% 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 1882 to 2025.
- #2423 among boys today
- 2,829 born since 1882
- 2000s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Amon is currently the #2423 boys' name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 2,829 born since 1882, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2423
- among boys today
- 2,829
- born since 1882
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Amon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2423
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Amon was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
71 babies were named Amon in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Amon compares
2,829 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
Amon's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Amon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,829 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 71 | 23 | 22,252 |
Amon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Amon's full recorded timeline at 1962, 70% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 30% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1882, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 71 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Amon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,423
Active since
1882
Amon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 71
- Annual births at peak, across 144 years of records
Amon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Amon's strongest decade.
477 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Amon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 11
1880s
11 births
- 1890s 26
1890s
26 births
- 1900s 30
1900s
30 births
- 1910s
1910s
191 births
- 1920s
1920s
221 births
- 1930s 158
1930s
158 births
- 1940s 105
1940s
105 births
- 1950s 99
1950s
99 births
- 1960s 75
1960s
75 births
- 1970s
1970s
212 births
- 1980s
1980s
194 births
- 1990s
1990s
285 births
- 2000s
2000s
477 births
- 2010s
2010s
421 births
- 2020s
2020s
324 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 477 births (17% of all-time use).
How Amon 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 Amon's total volume
Amon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Amon by state
Where Amon concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 106 | 3.7% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 40 | 1.4% |
| #3 | California | | 39 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 27 | 1.0% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 17 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 14 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Florida | | 13 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 13 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Amon's total US births 3.7%
Even split
106 of 2,829 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Amon appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amon? ▼
2,829 babies have been named Amon since 1882. It currently ranks #2423 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 71 births.
When was Amon most popular? ▼
Amon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 477 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Amon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amon are Texas (106 births), Georgia (40 births), California (39 births).
How long has the name Amon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Amon since 1882 -- 144 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Amon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amos, Amonte, Amogh, Amor, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Amon's data
- Amon's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (477 total births) through the 2020s (324) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Amons (106 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Amon
Nearby Names Like Amon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amon
Amos Boy
#687 36,536 births
Amonte Boy
#5146 730 births
Amogh Boy
#6068 722 births
Amor Boy
#2045 701 births
Amory Boy
#4446 679 births
Compare Amon side by side: Amon vs Amos Amon vs Amonte Amon vs Amogh
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Amon
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Erwin #2421
21,213 births · Peak 1918
Genaro #2425
7,669 births · Peak 2000
Alphonse #2420
10,590 births · Peak 1918
Arlin #2426
4,072 births · Peak 1935
Clint #2419
32,731 births · Peak 1980
Zach #2427
2,804 births · Peak 2007
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, 1882–2025 (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. "Amon: #2423 Boys' Name - 2,829 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amon. 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 Amon 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.