Ammon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Ammon means 'faithful'.
Meaning of the Name Ammon
Ammon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'faithful'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'amun', which means 'to be faithful' or 'to support'. In the Bible, Ammon was the name of a kingdom and a people descended from Ben-Ammi, the son of Lot. The name Ammon is also associated with the Egyptian god Amun, who was considered the god of air and represented as a man with a ram's head. Ammon has biblical and historical significance, making it a meaningful and ancient choice for a name.
Popularity of the Name Ammon
The popularity for the name Ammon peaked in popularity in the year 2002 with 132 births, which ranked number 2,547 out of 28,287 unique names for that year. Ammon had the most male births in 2002 with 132, which ranked number 1,106 out of 12,487 male names. The number of births for the name Ammon has declined sharply over the last ten years from 107 births to 44 births, a decline of -58.88%. Among males, Ammon has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 107 births to 44 births, a decline of -58.88%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ammon
- 20 Year Trend of Ammon: -66.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Ammon: -58.88%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ammon: -58.88%
Popularity of Ammon by State
For males, Ammon was most popular in Western states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in UT, with 10 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ammon. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT | 10 | 432 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ammon
- Total Births of Ammon: 40 (-8.50%)
- Male Births of Ammon: 40 (-8.50%)
Given the downward trend of Ammon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.50% decrease in total births, for a total of 40 births in 2024. Male births for Ammon have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 40 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.50%.