Amen
Amen is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
So be it, truly, or certainty.
Origin and history
Amen is a masculine name derived from a Hebrew word meaning 'so be it' or 'truly', traditionally used as a declaration of affirmation at the end of prayers. While historically rare as a given name, it has seen increased adoption in the United States in recent decades. Its usage reflects a modern trend of using sacred words and affirmative vocabulary as first names.
Popularity in the United States
1,259 babies in the United States have been named Amen since 1880. It ranks #3439 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1511.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.2 %)
- VA (16.4 %)
- CA (14.2 %)
- MD (11.9 %)
- WA (11.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 23 |
| 1990-2000 | 74 |
| 2000-2010 | 158 |
| 2010-2019 | 568 |
| 2020-2029 | 419 |
Famous people named Amen
- Amen Thompson: Athlete, Basketball Player
Fun facts
- The word originates from the Hebrew root ΚΎ-m-n, which relates to stability, truth, and faithfulness.
- While used for centuries as a devotional exclamation, its use as an official U.S. given name has grown primarily since the late 20th century.