Amos Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Amos has Hebrew origins meaning 'carried' or 'borne by God'. It has evolved through various languages including Greek and Latin. The name is linked to the biblical prophet Amos, giving it a strong religious significance. It has gained popularity since the 19th century, especially among Jewish and Christian communities. Modern perceptions of the name suggest it is classic and associated with strength.
The name Amos is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Amos has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Amos' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 232nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 314th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 456th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 560th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 684th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 965th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 677th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6167th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7328th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9775th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Amos' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Amos"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪ.məs/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Amos comes from the Hebrew name 'Amos', which means 'carried' or 'borne by God'.
Meaning
carried, borne by God
Language Evolution
Hebrew: עַמוֹס (Amos), Greek: Ἀμώς (Amōs), Latin: Amos
Biblical Background
Amos is a significant biblical figure, known as one of the Twelve Minor Prophets in the Old Testament.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, especially among Jewish communities and later among Christian groups due to its biblical roots.
Variants & Derivatives
Amose, Amo, Amosy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Amos is perceived as a classic and traditional name, often associated with strength and faithfulness.
Famous People
Amos Oz, an Israeli author and journalist, Amos Tversky, a cognitive psychologist known for his work in behavioral economics
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Amos"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Amos"
"Amos" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 232nd of 7545 | 8,686 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 314th of 6773 | 5,807 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 456th of 7552 | 5,088 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 560th of 10718 | 3,345 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 684th of 16616 | 3,339 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 965th of 24088 | 2,951 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 677th of 23106 | 4,620 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6167th of 9107 | 27 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7328th of 9204 | 15 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9775th of 12526 | 16 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 18004th of 19264 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Amos" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
19.84% 281st/1416 |
22.70% 313th/1379 |
7.19% 170th/2366 |
42.21% 482nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
26.07% 403rd/1546 |
24.55% 382nd/1556 |
9.86% 232nd/2353 |
38.20% 591st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
23.80% 530th/2227 |
19.63% 477th/2430 |
12.69% 362nd/2853 |
25.08% 696th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
19.20% 564th/2937 |
14.24% 496th/3483 |
15.38% 541st/3518 |
17.51% 708th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
17.15% 632nd/3685 |
12.18% 545th/4475 |
13.65% 709th/5194 |
17.51% 1106th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.39% 797th/4582 |
12.65% 653rd/5164 |
16.42% 1201st/7313 |
19.07% 1423rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
13.68% 545th/3984 |
13.66% 613th/4487 |
10.55% 720th/6822 |
13.00% 816th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Amos" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Amos"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Amos" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.