Amos Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Amos means 'burden' or 'borne by God'.
Meaning of the Name Amos
Amos is a masculine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Amoshe, meaning 'burden' or 'borne by God'. In the Bible, Amos was a prophet who spoke out against social injustice and called for repentance. The name has a strong and powerful connotation, representing the burden of divine messages and the importance of standing up for what is right.
Popularity of the Name Amos
The popularity for the name Amos peaked in popularity in the year 1922 with 558 births, which ranked number 511 out of 9,658 unique names for that year. Amos had the most female births in 1927 with 12, which ranked number 2,699 out of 5,602 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1922 with 558, which ranked number 237 out of 4,967 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Amos has increased sharply over the last ten years from 277 births to 440 births, an increase of 58.84%. Among males, Amos has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 277 births to 440 births, an increase of 58.84%.
Nationwide Popularity of Amos
- 20 Year Trend of Amos: 157.31%
- 10 Year Trend of Amos: 58.84%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Amos: 58.84%
Popularity of Amos by State
For males, Amos was most popular in Midwestern states with 118 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in PA, with 42 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Amos. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 9 | 513 | < 5 | N/A |
| AR | 9 | 354 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 23 | 956 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 22 | 677 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 16 | 604 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 9 | 382 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 13 | 666 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 23 | 329 | < 5 | N/A |
| KS | 6 | 500 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 10 | 414 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 6 | 718 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 9 | 507 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 7 | 645 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 20 | 422 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 13 | 428 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 14 | 420 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 17 | 570 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 15 | 835 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 9 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 7 | 474 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 42 | 279 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 15 | 487 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 32 | 813 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 5 | 673 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 7 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 15 | 477 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 11 | 424 | < 5 | N/A |
| WV | 5 | 331 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Amos
- Total Births of Amos: 461 (4.74%)
- Male Births of Amos: 461 (4.74%)
Given the upward trend of Amos over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.74% increase in total births, for a total of 461 births in 2024. Male births for Amos have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 461 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.74%.