Unisex nameCurrently #2,130 in the USSteady
Amen
//eɪˈmɛn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20194 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Amen's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Amen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Amen |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 49 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2012 | 71 |
| 2013 | 88 |
| 2014 | 82 |
| 2015 | 130 |
| 2016 | 122 |
| 2017 | 131 |
| 2018 | 141 |
| 2019 | 153 |
| 2020 | 147 |
| 2021 | 141 |
| 2022 | 122 |
| 2023 | 133 |
| 2024 | 116 |
Amen through the decades
- Amen peaked in 2019, when 153 babies were named Amen in the US.
- The 2020s were Amen's strongest decade, averaging 132 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Amen has risen 167% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Amen currently ranks #2,130 in the US and is holding steady.