Is Amos a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Amos is commonly used as a Boy name.

It’s currently ranked #575 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Amos Boy

Popularity: #575 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAY-muhs / /ˈeɪ.məs/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: borne by God; English: a variant of Amis

Historical & Cultural Background

Amos is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly associated with the biblical prophet Amos from the Old Testament. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Jewish and Christian communities. In English-speaking countries, it gained popularity in the 19th century and has remained a recognizable name.

Trend Summary

Amos has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in recent years.

Variants

Amis
Amose

International Variants

Amós (Spanish)
Amos (Portuguese)
Amos (Italian)

Famous people named Amos

Amos Alonzo Stagg was an influential American football coach known for his innovative strategies and contributions to the sport.

Amos Oz was a renowned Israeli author and peace activist, celebrated for his literary works and advocacy for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Amos Tversky was a prominent psychologist known for his work in cognitive psychology and behavioral economics.

Amos Lee is an American singer-songwriter recognized for his blend of folk, rock, and soul music.

Fictional characters named Amos

Amos Burton is a character in the science fiction series 'The Expanse,' known for his tough demeanor and loyalty to his crew.

Amos is a character in the children's book 'Amos and Boris' by William Steig, where he is a kind-hearted mouse who befriends a whale.

Sibling Suggestions

Eli Isaac Levi Noah Samuel Jacob

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amos was first seen in the United States in 1880. Amos has ranked as high as #474 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Amos has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Amos (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	38	11%
PA	35	11%
MO	18	5%
NY	17	5%
CA	16	5%
KY	16	5%
NC	15	5%
IN	15	5%
WA	15	5%
WI	15	5%
MI	11	3%
VA	11	3%
FL	10	3%
GA	10	3%
IL	10	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	128
1881	102
1882	134
1883	113
1884	137
1885	114
1886	121
1887	104
1888	94
1889	114
1890	114
1891	104
1892	117
1893	105
1894	108
1895	96
1896	110
1897	94
1898	96
1899	79
1900	125
1901	83
1902	95
1903	83
1904	96
1905	102
1906	118
1907	125
1908	119
1909	116
1910	124
1911	168
1912	243
1913	312
1914	367
1915	474
1916	478
1917	462
1918	523
1919	523
1920	493
1921	546
1922	558
1923	506
1924	506
1925	489
1926	454
1927	523
1928	439
1929	377
1930	461
1931	367
1932	377
1933	345
1934	339
1935	301
1936	292
1937	288
1938	296
1939	277
1940	278
1941	278
1942	267
1943	280
1944	283
1945	262
1946	250
1947	305
1948	289
1949	275
1950	287
1951	294
1952	306
1953	307
1954	282
1955	288
1956	251
1957	251
1958	285
1959	260
1960	261
1961	256
1962	230
1963	209
1964	202
1965	224
1966	179
1967	189
1968	154
1969	182
1970	148
1971	208
1972	158
1973	206
1974	222
1975	204
1976	216
1977	252
1978	260
1979	281
1980	262
1981	272
1982	244
1983	227
1984	258
1985	232
1986	210
1987	213
1988	225
1989	178
1990	203
1991	196
1992	187
1993	213
1994	175
1995	165
1996	141
1997	162
1998	151
1999	153
2000	171
2001	171
2002	172
2003	176
2004	171
2005	173
2006	159
2007	205
2008	181
2009	199
2010	181
2011	247
2012	279
2013	296
2014	367
2015	340
2016	385
2017	356
2018	395
2019	394
2020	364
2021	464
2022	450
2023	423
2024	386