Is Ambrose a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Ambrose is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Ambrose?

It’s currently ranked #600 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Ambrose?

AM-brose · IPA: //ˈæm.broʊz//

Ambrose Boy

Popularity: #600 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAM-brose / /ˈæm.broʊz/

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: 'immortal'; Greek: 'divine'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ambrose is derived from the Latin name 'Ambrosius', which means 'immortal'. It has been used since the early Christian era, notably associated with Saint Ambrose, a 4th-century bishop of Milan who was a significant figure in the development of Christian doctrine. The name has been popular in various cultures and has been borne by several notable figures throughout history.

Trend Summary

Ambrose has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking vintage names.

Variants

Ambros
Ambrosius

International Variants

Ambrosio (Spanish)
Ambroise (French)
Ambrogio (Italian)

Famous people named Ambrose

Ambrose Bierce was an American journalist, critic, and satirist known for his work 'The Devil's Dictionary'.

Ambrose Burnside was a Union general during the American Civil War, known for his distinctive facial hair and leadership.

Ambrose Pritchard was a British author and journalist recognized for his contributions to literature.

Fictional characters named Ambrose

Ambrose Spellman is a character in the comic book series 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina', known as Sabrina's father.

Ambrose is a character in the video game 'Fallout 76', serving as a quest-giver in the game.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ambrose was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ambrose has ranked as high as #966 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. In the past 5 years the name Ambrose has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ambrose (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	26	10%
TX	23	8%
MI	16	6%
IN	16	6%
IL	15	6%
OH	15	6%
PA	14	5%
FL	14	5%
LA	11	4%
MN	10	4%
NC	10	4%
AZ	10	4%
VA	9	3%
NY	9	3%
WA	9	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	32
1881	43
1882	38
1883	36
1884	36
1885	32
1886	30
1887	29
1888	41
1889	27
1890	37
1891	27
1892	31
1893	52
1894	34
1895	38
1896	42
1897	37
1898	43
1899	28
1900	47
1901	35
1902	26
1903	32
1904	34
1905	24
1906	33
1907	27
1908	25
1909	41
1910	48
1911	42
1912	98
1913	122
1914	147
1915	187
1916	179
1917	199
1918	192
1919	187
1920	209
1921	195
1922	170
1923	158
1924	166
1925	165
1926	155
1927	111
1928	123
1929	104
1930	104
1931	72
1932	104
1933	84
1934	74
1935	80
1936	79
1937	63
1938	67
1939	55
1940	64
1941	47
1942	85
1943	83
1944	66
1945	46
1946	45
1947	59
1948	64
1949	47
1950	37
1951	46
1952	56
1953	55
1954	63
1955	49
1956	47
1957	46
1958	51
1959	44
1960	51
1961	39
1962	57
1963	39
1964	49
1965	43
1966	28
1967	22
1968	47
1969	25
1970	28
1971	32
1972	33
1973	28
1974	29
1975	44
1976	26
1977	35
1978	31
1979	37
1980	36
1981	36
1982	28
1983	37
1984	25
1985	40
1986	40
1987	41
1988	41
1989	36
1990	41
1991	45
1992	34
1993	40
1994	26
1995	30
1996	28
1997	35
1998	29
1999	29
2000	41
2001	25
2002	42
2003	42
2004	49
2005	50
2006	59
2007	59
2008	67
2009	53
2010	60
2011	56
2012	75
2013	95
2014	89
2015	101
2016	97
2017	96
2018	118
2019	222
2020	280
2021	402
2022	364
2023	320
2024	345