How Many People Are Named Ammon?

Complete statistics for the name Ammon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ammon
Very Rare
Egyptian

Ammon, a very rare male name, is held by just 3,689 people in the US today, making up 1 in 89,467 Americans. The majority of those named Ammon are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern vibe.

~2,486
Living in US
1 in 133,326
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Egyptian god of water
🌐
Origin
Egyptian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Mysterious Powerful Reverent
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,957
Worldwide Bearers
#128,602
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
3,689
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
31
🇳🇬 Nigeria
30
🇲🇽 Mexico
24
🇦🇺 Australia
23
🇺🇬 Uganda
23
🇳🇿 New Zealand
17
🇮🇳 India
17
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
14
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,689 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
2,423
Would be under 30 (56%)
1,218
Would be 30–60 (28%)
649
Would be over 60 (15%)

All 4,290 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
41
Modern Appeal
79
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ammon Through the Generations

Ammon, a name that's been around but hasn't seen widespread usage, peaked in popularity in 2002 with 133 births. Since then, its usage has declined, reflecting a trend towards newer, more contemporary names. With an average age of 36, Ammon's bearers span across different age groups, though a significant portion, 56%, are under 30, indicating a younger demographic embracing this unique moniker.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Utah 1,104
Pennsylvania 226
Arizona 182
California 158
Idaho 77
Ohio 71
Washington 70
Texas 25
Oregon 12
Missouri 6

✨ Similar Names to Ammon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ammon's Egyptian roots

📄 About the Name Ammon

How Many People Have the Name Ammon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,486 people in the United States currently share the name Ammon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 133,326 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ammon a Common or Rare Name?

Ammon is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ammon Mean?

Ammon means "Egyptian god of water" and comes from Egyptian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ammon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ammon Most Popular?

The name Ammon reached peak popularity in 2002, with 133 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ammon?

Approximately 2,486 people named Ammon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,486. That works out to roughly 1 in 133,326 Americans.

Is Ammon a rare name?

Ammon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 133,326 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ammon mean?

Ammon means "Egyptian god of water" and comes from Egyptian origins.

Is Ammon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ammon are male and 0% are female.

When was Ammon most popular?

Ammon peaked in 2002 with 133 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,486
All-Time Births2,486
1 in X1 in 133,326
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age36
Peak Year2002
World Rank#128,602
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.