Ambrose Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ambrose is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ambrose?
Ambrose is spelled A-M-B-R-O-S-E. The name has 7 letters.
Ambrose at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Ambrose means “immortal” or “divine” in its original Greek form.
- Origin
- Ambrose is commonly associated with the ancient Greek name Ambrosios, which carries the meaning “immortal.”
- Pronunciation
- AM-brohs · 2 syllables
Ambrose Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
Rank#735
Recorded Births358
- Girls usage fell 2,781 places to #14,942 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 4 places to #735 and recorded 9 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ambrose Mean?
Ambrose means “immortal” or “divine” in its original Greek form.
Origin: Ambrose is commonly associated with the ancient Greek name Ambrosios, which carries the meaning “immortal.”
How Do You Pronounce Ambrose?
PronunciationAM-brohs
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ambrose?
- History
- The name Ambrose has historical roots in early Christian tradition, notably borne by Saint Ambrose, a bishop of Milan in the 4th century.
Ambrose Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 358 | #735 |
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2024 | Boys | 349 | #739 |
| 2023 | Girls | 11 | #8,989 |
| 2023 | Boys | 320 | #788 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 365 | #721 |
| 2021 | Girls | 9 | #10,292 |
| 2021 | Boys | 402 | #672 |
| 2020 | Boys | 281 | #818 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 222 | #961 |
| 2018 | Boys | 118 | #1,465 |
| 2017 | Boys | 97 | #1,630 |
| 2016 | Boys | 97 | #1,641 |
| 2015 | Boys | 101 | #1,588 |
| 2014 | Boys | 89 | #1,701 |
| 2013 | Boys | 95 | #1,613 |
| 2012 | Boys | 75 | #1,909 |
| 2011 | Boys | 56 | #2,284 |
| 2010 | Boys | 60 | #2,187 |
| 2009 | Boys | 53 | #2,401 |
| 2008 | Boys | 67 | #2,062 |
When Was Ambrose Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Boys
402 recorded births
National rank #672
2022 · Boys
365 recorded births
National rank #721
2025 · Boys
358 recorded births
National rank #735
2024 · Boys
349 recorded births
National rank #739
Where Ambrose Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ND | #226 | 5 |
| NH | #230 | 5 |
| KS | #352 | 10 |
| NE | #377 | 6 |
| ID | #435 | 5 |
| WI | #437 | 11 |
| MN | #446 | 12 |
| IN | #483 | 14 |