Ambrose
boy name#735 in 2025Ambrose entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #233 in 1881, ranks #735 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#735
rank today
#233
peak (1881)
358
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #290 |
| 1890s | #296 |
| 1900s | #380 |
| 1910s | #405 |
| 1920s | #496 |
| 1930s | #689 |
| 1940s | #861 |
| 1950s | #1064 |
| 1960s | #1265 |
| 1970s | #1596 |
| 1980s | #1743 |
| 1990s | #2380 |
| 2000s | #2413 |
| 2010s | #1698 |
| 2020s | #746 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ambrose has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 5,600 people named Ambrose are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ambrose alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ambrose in 2025?
- Ambrose ranks #735 among US boy names in 2025, with 358 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ambrose most popular?
- Ambrose peaked in 1881, reaching #233 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ambrose with classmates?
- Ambrose will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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