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Amos

Pronounced EY1 M AH0 S (ARPABET)

  • 2 syllables
  • Peaked 1922
  • 145 years in use
  • Biblical
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How popular is Amos?

Amos is a boys' name, and has been in the record since the data starts in 1880. It has been given to 36,209 children — the 572nd most common boys' name on record.

It peaked in 1922, went quiet for most of a century, and is climbing again. Its best single year was 1922, when 558 children were given it.

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1922Boys: 558Girls: 0

Characteristics

  • Biblical (Person)
  • 2 syllables
Phonetic detail
Pronunciations:
EY1 M AH0 S
Stress pattern:
10
Syllables:
2

Stress digits mark unstressed (0), primary (1) and secondary (2) syllables.

Names like Amos

Same first letter and syllable count, peaking around the same time.

Sibling names for Amos

Names from the same era with a matching rhythm but a different initial.

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Amos?
Amos ranks 572nd among boys' names in US records, with 36,209 births since 1880. Over the past decade it accounts for 3,957.
Is Amos a unisex name?
No. Amos is recorded almost entirely as a boys' name; births to the other gender are too few to register as a share.
When was Amos most popular?
1922, when 558 children were given the name. It has been in use for 145 years and is still recorded as of 2024.