Amos Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Amos is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Amos?
Amos is spelled A-M-O-S. The name has 4 letters.
Amos at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Amos means “to carry” or “borne by God” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Amos is a name of Hebrew origin commonly associated with the biblical prophet Amos.
- Pronunciation
- AY-mohs · 2 syllables
Amos Popularity in 2025
Rank#730
Recorded Births364
- Boys usage fell 43 places to #730 and recorded 31 fewer 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 Amos Mean?
Amos means “to carry” or “borne by God” in Hebrew.
Origin: Amos is a name of Hebrew origin commonly associated with the biblical prophet Amos.
How Do You Pronounce Amos?
PronunciationAY-mohs
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Amos?
- History
- The name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Amos is one of the twelve minor prophets. Its use has persisted in various cultures influenced by biblical tradition.
Amos Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 364 | #730 |
| 2024 | Boys | 395 | #687 |
| 2023 | Boys | 424 | #647 |
| 2022 | Boys | 450 | #620 |
| 2021 | Boys | 464 | #599 |
| 2020 | Boys | 366 | #696 |
| 2019 | Boys | 394 | #667 |
| 2018 | Boys | 396 | #647 |
| 2017 | Boys | 356 | #693 |
| 2016 | Boys | 385 | #669 |
| 2015 | Boys | 340 | #725 |
| 2014 | Boys | 367 | #686 |
| 2013 | Boys | 296 | #762 |
| 2012 | Boys | 281 | #800 |
| 2011 | Boys | 247 | #859 |
| 2010 | Boys | 181 | #1,059 |
| 2009 | Boys | 199 | #991 |
| 2008 | Boys | 181 | #1,046 |
| 2007 | Boys | 208 | #949 |
| 2006 | Boys | 160 | #1,097 |
| 2005 | Boys | 174 | #990 |
| 2004 | Boys | 175 | #957 |
| 2003 | Boys | 177 | #926 |
| 2002 | Boys | 172 | #930 |
When Was Amos 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.
1922 · Boys
558 recorded births
National rank #237
1921 · Boys
546 recorded births
National rank #240
1927 · Boys
523 recorded births
National rank #247
1919 · Boys
523 recorded births
National rank #231
Where Amos 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #227 | 5 |
| PA | #290 | 39 |
| MO | #318 | 21 |
| KY | #345 | 14 |
| OK | #395 | 11 |
| OR | #398 | 9 |
| IN | #412 | 17 |
| WI | #484 | 10 |