Ammon Boy

Popularity: #893 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AM-on /ˈæmən/

Origin: Hebrew; Egyptian

Meaning: Hebrew: 'builder'; Egyptian: 'the hidden one'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ammon has its roots in ancient Semitic languages, specifically deriving from the Hebrew word 'Amon' (אֲמוֹן), which translates to 'faithful' or 'trustworthy.' This name appears in various historical texts and is linked to the Ammonites, an ancient Semitic people mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. The Ammonites were descendants of Lot, the nephew of Abraham, and their territory was located east of the Jordan River, a region that played a significant role in biblical narratives.

The name entered the Greek lexicon as 'Ammon' (Ἄμμων), which was later adopted into Latin, maintaining its form as it transitioned into Old French and eventually into English. Historically, the name Ammon is associated with several significant figures and events.

In the biblical context, Ammon is often referenced in relation to the Ammonite kingdom, which existed from around the 13th century BCE until its eventual conquest by the Babylonians in the 6th century BCE. The name also appears in the context of various biblical texts, including the King James Bible, which was published in 1611 and helped to popularize many biblical names in English-speaking cultures.

Additionally, the name is linked to the Egyptian god Amun, who was often conflated with the Hebrew Ammon, further enriching its cultural significance in the ancient world. Culturally, the name Ammon carries connotations of loyalty and reliability, reflecting the attributes associated with its etymological roots.

The enduring legacy of the name is evident in its historical associations with both the Ammonites and the broader context of ancient Near Eastern cultures. While diminutive forms or variations of the name are not widely documented, the name's historical and cultural resonance has contributed to its lasting presence in various forms throughout history.

Famous people named Ammon

In this section, you will find notable people named Ammon. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ammon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Ammon who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Ammon Bundy is an activist best known for the 2016 occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and his role in the 2014 Bundy standoff.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ammon. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ammon was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Ammon has ranked as high as #2504 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in Utah, Pennsylvania, Arizona, California, and Idaho.

In the past 5 years the name Ammon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ammon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ammon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ammon.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 45 45
2024 38 38
2023 38 38
2022 44 44
2021 44 44
2020 61 61
2019 59 59
2018 61 61
2017 69 69
2016 66 66
2015 79 79
2014 101 101
2013 91 91
2012 107 107
2011 89 89
2010 97 97
2009 101 101
2008 105 105
2007 123 123
2006 109 109
2005 114 114
2004 97 97
2003 110 110
2002 133 133
2001 112 112
2000 111 111
1999 81 81
1998 95 95
1997 92 92
1996 81 81
1995 69 69
1994 57 57
1993 51 51
1992 56 56
1991 49 49
1990 53 53
1989 47 47
1988 54 54
1987 40 40
1986 43 43
1985 44 44
1984 49 49
1983 39 39
1982 48 48
1981 38 38
1980 51 51
1979 51 51
1978 48 48
1977 44 44
1976 37 37
1975 35 35
1974 30 30
1973 23 23
1972 15 15
1971 14 14
1970 12 12
1969 12 12
1968 11 11
1967 9 9
1966 8 8
1965 7 7
1964 7 7
1963 6 6
1962 11 11
1961 6 6
1960 9 9
1959 5 5
1958 8 8
1957 9 9
1956 7 7
1955 7 7
1954 10 10
1953 6 6
1952 7 7
1951 11 11
1950 8 8
1949 14 14
1948 8 8
1947 9 9
1946 9 9
1945 12 12
1944 10 10
1943 11 11
1942 14 14
1941 9 9
1940 11 11
1939 7 7
1938 7 7
1937 6 6
1936 6 6
1934 16 16
1933 14 14
1932 16 16
1931 14 14
1930 11 11
1929 8 8
1928 10 10
1927 19 19
1926 9 9
1925 13 13
1924 16 16
1923 13 13
1922 15 15
1921 13 13
1920 13 13
1919 10 10
1918 17 17
1917 14 14
1916 16 16
1915 16 16
1914 11 11
1913 10 10
1912 9 9
1911 6 6
1910 5 5
1901 6 6
1900 12 12
1894 6 6
1893 6 6
1891 10 10
1890 6 6
1889 6 6
1885 5 5
1884 8 8
1883 6 6
1881 7 7

Top States for Ammon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
UT 6
55%
PA 5
45%