Amon Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AH-muhn //ˈɑː.mən//
Origin: Hebrew; Egyptian
Meaning: Hebrew: faithful; Egyptian: hidden
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Amon has its roots in ancient Egyptian, derived from the name of the deity Amun, who was a major god in the Egyptian pantheon. The name Amun itself is believed to mean "the hidden one" or "the invisible one," reflecting the god's association with mystery and the unseen forces of the universe.
As the worship of Amun spread, particularly during the New Kingdom period (circa 1550–1070 BCE), his name and attributes became influential in various cultures, including those of the Near East. The name Amon transitioned into Hebrew as 'Amon' (אֲמוֹן), appearing in biblical texts, notably in the Old Testament.
Amon is mentioned as a king of Judah during the 7th century BCE, specifically in the Book of Kings, where he is described as having a reign marked by idolatry and a return to the worship of Yahweh. This biblical connection has contributed to the name's historical significance, linking it to themes of leadership and moral complexity within the context of ancient Israelite history.
Culturally, Amon has resonated through various traditions, often symbolizing strength and authority due to its association with both the Egyptian god and the biblical king. The name has also been linked to concepts of renewal and hidden potential, reflecting the duality of its origins.
In some contexts, diminutive forms such as 'Ami' may arise, though these are less historically documented. Overall, Amon's enduring legacy can be traced through its rich etymological roots and its significant presence in ancient texts, illustrating a blend of religious and cultural influences that have shaped its historical narrative.
Famous people named Amon
In this section, you will find notable people named Amon. 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 Amon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Amon who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Amon Tobin is a musician best known for his albums Bricolage, Permutation, and Foley Room.
Amon Amarth is a band best known for their albums With Oden on Our Side, Twilight of the Thunder God, and Jomsviking.
Amon-Ra is a deity best known for being a major god in ancient Egyptian mythology.
Fictional characters named Amon
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Amon is a fictional character from the animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender. He is a powerful and charismatic leader of the Equalists, a movement seeking to eliminate bending in a world dominated by benders.
Amon is a fictional character from the animated series The Legend of Korra. He is the main antagonist in the first season, known for his ability to remove people's bending abilities and his quest for equality among non-benders.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amon was first seen in the United States in 1882.
Amon has ranked as high as #4440 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Amon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Amon 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 Amon 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 Amon.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | 40 |
| 2024 | 57 | 57 |
| 2023 | 71 | 71 |
| 2022 | 44 | 44 |
| 2021 | 56 | 56 |
| 2020 | 56 | 56 |
| 2019 | 37 | 37 |
| 2018 | 52 | 52 |
| 2017 | 61 | 61 |
| 2016 | 48 | 48 |
| 2015 | 30 | 30 |
| 2014 | 32 | 32 |
| 2013 | 40 | 40 |
| 2012 | 36 | 36 |
| 2011 | 47 | 47 |
| 2010 | 38 | 38 |
| 2009 | 41 | 41 |
| 2008 | 47 | 47 |
| 2007 | 51 | 51 |
| 2006 | 68 | 68 |
| 2005 | 46 | 46 |
| 2004 | 51 | 51 |
| 2003 | 53 | 53 |
| 2002 | 31 | 31 |
| 2001 | 52 | 52 |
| 2000 | 37 | 37 |
| 1999 | 46 | 46 |
| 1998 | 49 | 49 |
| 1997 | 37 | 37 |
| 1996 | 25 | 25 |
| 1995 | 17 | 17 |
| 1994 | 25 | 25 |
| 1993 | 25 | 25 |
| 1992 | 24 | 24 |
| 1991 | 22 | 22 |
| 1990 | 15 | 15 |
| 1989 | 20 | 20 |
| 1988 | 21 | 21 |
| 1987 | 10 | 10 |
| 1986 | 28 | 28 |
| 1985 | 15 | 15 |
| 1984 | 16 | 16 |
| 1983 | 31 | 31 |
| 1982 | 14 | 14 |
| 1981 | 11 | 11 |
| 1980 | 28 | 28 |
| 1979 | 20 | 20 |
| 1978 | 26 | 26 |
| 1977 | 25 | 25 |
| 1976 | 20 | 20 |
| 1975 | 27 | 27 |
| 1974 | 26 | 26 |
| 1973 | 15 | 15 |
| 1972 | 21 | 21 |
| 1971 | 14 | 14 |
| 1970 | 18 | 18 |
| 1969 | 12 | 12 |
| 1968 | 9 | 9 |
| 1967 | 8 | 8 |
| 1965 | 8 | 8 |
| 1964 | 8 | 8 |
| 1963 | 7 | 7 |
| 1962 | 7 | 7 |
| 1961 | 5 | 5 |
| 1960 | 11 | 11 |
| 1959 | 10 | 10 |
| 1958 | 8 | 8 |
| 1956 | 11 | 11 |
| 1955 | 14 | 14 |
| 1954 | 8 | 8 |
| 1953 | 15 | 15 |
| 1952 | 14 | 14 |
| 1951 | 8 | 8 |
| 1950 | 11 | 11 |
| 1949 | 7 | 7 |
| 1948 | 12 | 12 |
| 1947 | 11 | 11 |
| 1946 | 9 | 9 |
| 1945 | 10 | 10 |
| 1944 | 11 | 11 |
| 1943 | 11 | 11 |
| 1942 | 8 | 8 |
| 1941 | 14 | 14 |
| 1940 | 12 | 12 |
| 1939 | 11 | 11 |
| 1938 | 17 | 17 |
| 1937 | 10 | 10 |
| 1936 | 19 | 19 |
| 1935 | 12 | 12 |
| 1934 | 18 | 18 |
| 1933 | 20 | 20 |
| 1932 | 22 | 22 |
| 1931 | 10 | 10 |
| 1930 | 19 | 19 |
| 1929 | 12 | 12 |
| 1928 | 17 | 17 |
| 1927 | 20 | 20 |
| 1926 | 20 | 20 |
| 1925 | 19 | 19 |
| 1924 | 14 | 14 |
| 1923 | 35 | 35 |
| 1922 | 30 | 30 |
| 1921 | 31 | 31 |
| 1920 | 23 | 23 |
| 1919 | 24 | 24 |
| 1918 | 23 | 23 |
| 1917 | 31 | 31 |
| 1916 | 29 | 29 |
| 1915 | 23 | 23 |
| 1914 | 19 | 19 |
| 1913 | 11 | 11 |
| 1912 | 18 | 18 |
| 1911 | 6 | 6 |
| 1910 | 7 | 7 |
| 1909 | 5 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 | 5 |
| 1906 | 6 | 6 |
| 1905 | 7 | 7 |
| 1904 | 7 | 7 |
| 1898 | 6 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 | 5 |
| 1887 | 6 | 6 |
| 1882 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Amon (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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| PA | 5 |