Amos
a-mos
US Popularity:1279
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:to carry; borne by God
Amos, translating to "to carry" or "born by God," can make for a short, sweet choice if you want to help baby connect to your faith. Possibly most associated with Amos Cookies or Chicago, this gender-neutral name is of Hebrew origin and relates back to the Bible. Though commonplace in a time gone by, couples of the modern era are starting to use the name once again. Looking back at Amos' roots, this was the name of an 8th century BC prophet whose sayings are collected in the biblical book named after him. If you’re looking for a once traditional name with religious ties, this could be the name for you.
Amos Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Amos is currently #715 on The Bump
Boy:Amos is currently #521 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Amos is currently #409 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Amos is currently #1279 in U.S. births
Boy:Amos is currently #1299 in U.S. births
Girl:Amos is currently #10026 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1969
Gender:
Girl
#10026
in 1969
- 860
from 1955
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Amos, August 2023
Merriam-Webster, Amos, noun
Ancestry, Amos Family History
Abarim Publications, Amos meaning
Britannica, Amos, Hebrew prophet, October 2023
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