Total births
730
Boys' name · since 1990
Amonte
Amonte has 730 recorded births since 1990 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5146
- among boys today
- 730
- born since 1990
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
730 babies have been named Amonte since 1990, making it today's #5146 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Amonte has been recorded 730 times among boys since 1990, currently ranked #5146 nationally and more common than 64% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #5146 among boys today
- 730 born since 1990
- 2000s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Amonte is currently the #5146 boys' name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 730 born since 1990, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5146
- among boys today
- 730
- born since 1990
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Amonte vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5146
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Amonte was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
40 babies were named Amonte in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Amonte compares
730 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
Amonte's all-time total is 99% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Amonte | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 730 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 23 | 22,252 |
Amonte's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Amonte's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Amonte at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#5,146
Active since
1990
Amonte popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Amonte by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Amonte's strongest decade.
314 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Amonte births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
146 births
- 2000s
2000s
314 births
- 2010s
2010s
184 births
- 2020s 86
2020s
86 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 314 births (43% of all-time use).
How Amonte 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 Amonte's total volume
Amonte vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Amonte by state
Where Amonte concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.8% |
Illinois share of Amonte's total US births 1.5%
Even split
11 of 730 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amonte? ▼
Since 1990, Social Security records show 730 babies named Amonte. Today it holds rank #5146 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 40 births.
When was Amonte most popular? ▼
Amonte was most popular in the 2000s decade with 314 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Amonte most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amonte are Illinois (11 births), Virginia (11 births), Maryland (6 births).
How long has the name Amonte been used? ▼
Records for Amonte go back to 1990, giving 36 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Amonte? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amos, Amon, Amogh, Amor, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Amonte's data
- Amonte's decade-level peak was the 2000s (314 total births); usage has since declined to 86 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Amontes (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Amonte
Nearby Names Like Amonte
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amonte
Amos Boy
#687 36,536 births
Amon Boy
#2423 2,829 births
Amogh Boy
#6068 722 births
Amor Boy
#2045 701 births
Amory Boy
#4446 679 births
Compare Amonte side by side: Amonte vs Amos Amonte vs Amon Amonte vs Amogh
Related Names
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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, 1990–2025 (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. "Amonte: #5146 Boys' Name - 730 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amonte. 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 Amonte 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.