Amon
Amon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Faithful, builder, or hidden one.
Origin and history
Amon is a male given name with roots in both Hebrew scripture and ancient Egyptian mythology. In Hebrew, it translates to faithful or builder, while in Egyptian tradition, Amun/Amon means the hidden one. It remains a rare but steadily used name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,829 babies in the United States have been named Amon since 1880. It ranks #2435 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1603.
States where it is most popular
- TX (32.6 %)
- GA (12.3 %)
- CA (12 %)
- AL (8.3 %)
- NC (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 26 |
| 1900-1910 | 30 |
| 1910-1920 | 191 |
| 1920-1930 | 221 |
| 1930-1940 | 158 |
| 1940-1950 | 105 |
| 1950-1960 | 99 |
| 1960-1970 | 75 |
| 1970-1980 | 212 |
| 1980-1990 | 194 |
| 1990-2000 | 285 |
| 2000-2010 | 477 |
| 2010-2019 | 421 |
| 2020-2029 | 324 |
Famous people named Amon
- Amon Tobin: Musician, Composer
- Amon Göth: Military officer
Fun facts
- The name exists independently in Hebrew scripture meaning 'faithful' and in ancient Egyptian mythology meaning 'the hidden one'.
- In the Old Testament, Amon was a king of Judah who succeeded his father Manasseh in the seventh century BCE.