Amos
boy name#730 in 2025Amos entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #105 in 1880, ranks #730 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#730
rank today
#105
peak (1880)
364
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #121 |
| 1890s | #150 |
| 1900s | #179 |
| 1910s | #218 |
| 1920s | #256 |
| 1930s | #300 |
| 1940s | #375 |
| 1950s | #437 |
| 1960s | #542 |
| 1970s | #558 |
| 1980s | #588 |
| 1990s | #820 |
| 2000s | #971 |
| 2010s | #757 |
| 2020s | #663 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Amos has been most popular in PA, TX, CA.
Living bearers
About 19,000 people named Amos are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Amos alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Amos in 2025?
- Amos ranks #730 among US boy names in 2025, with 364 babies given the name.
- When was the name Amos most popular?
- Amos peaked in 1880, reaching #105 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Amos with classmates?
- Amos will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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