Boy
Amos
carried, borne by God
About Amos
Amos possesses a grounded simplicity that feels increasingly refreshing in an era of elaborate naming trends. Brief yet substantial, it carries biblical weight without religiosity, historical depth without stuffiness. There's an honest, no-nonsense quality to Amos that suggests authenticity and straightforward character. The name has experienced quiet revival among parents who appreciate vintage choices that remain genuinely uncommon. Amos works across diverse contexts—equally comfortable in rural settings and urban environments, traditional families and modern households. It has a friendly accessibility despite its brevity, avoiding the cold edge some short names carry. The name suggests someone practical yet thoughtful, capable yet humble. Amos represents value over flash, substance over style, though it possesses both. For parents seeking something classic without being conventional, timeless without being tired, Amos offers remarkable appeal in a compact package.
Popularity of the Name Amos
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #105 | ||||
| 1881 | #117 | ||||
| 1882 | #109 | ||||
| 1883 | #114 | ||||
| 1884 | #110 | ||||
| 1885 | #121 | ||||
| 1886 | #120 | ||||
| 1887 | #126 | ||||
| 1888 | #161 | ||||
| 1889 | #124 | ||||
| 1890 | #127 | ||||
| 1891 | #132 | ||||
| 1892 | #136 | ||||
| 1893 | #142 | ||||
| 1894 | #142 | ||||
| 1895 | #162 | ||||
| 1896 | #150 | ||||
| 1897 | #165 | ||||
| 1898 | #169 | ||||
| 1899 | #179 | ||||
| 1900 | #168 | ||||
| 1901 | #176 | ||||
| 1902 | #179 | ||||
| 1903 | #191 | ||||
| 1904 | #187 | ||||
| 1905 | #182 | ||||
| 1906 | #166 | ||||
| 1907 | #173 | ||||
| 1908 | #181 | ||||
| 1909 | #191 | ||||
| 1910 | #208 | ||||
| 1911 | #182 | ||||
| 1912 | #221 | ||||
| 1913 | #210 | ||||
| 1914 | #217 | ||||
| 1915 | #219 | ||||
| 1916 | #223 | ||||
| 1917 | #236 | ||||
| 1918 | #229 | ||||
| 1919 | #231 | ||||
| 1920 | #246 | ||||
| 1921 | #240 | ||||
| 1922 | #237 | ||||
| 1923 | #250 | ||||
| 1924 | #256 | ||||
| 1925 | #258 | ||||
| 1926 | #268 | ||||
| 1927 | #247 | ||||
| 1928 | #270 | ||||
| 1929 | #288 | ||||
| 1930 | #261 | ||||
| 1931 | #287 | ||||
| 1932 | #280 | ||||
| 1933 | #285 | ||||
| 1934 | #293 | ||||
| 1935 | #313 | ||||
| 1936 | #312 | ||||
| 1937 | #320 | ||||
| 1938 | #321 | ||||
| 1939 | #332 | ||||
| 1940 | #341 | ||||
| 1941 | #348 | ||||
| 1942 | #372 | ||||
| 1943 | #368 | ||||
| 1944 | #354 | ||||
| 1945 | #371 | ||||
| 1946 | #403 | ||||
| 1947 | #392 | ||||
| 1948 | #399 | ||||
| 1949 | #403 | ||||
| 1950 | #400 | ||||
| 1951 | #396 | ||||
| 1952 | #392 | ||||
| 1953 | #398 | ||||
| 1954 | #426 | ||||
| 1955 | #432 | ||||
| 1956 | #478 | ||||
| 1957 | #492 | ||||
| 1958 | #463 | ||||
| 1959 | #486 | ||||
| 1960 | #490 | ||||
| 1961 | #494 | ||||
| 1962 | #524 | ||||
| 1963 | #550 | ||||
| 1964 | #554 | ||||
| 1965 | #508 | ||||
| 1966 | #567 | ||||
| 1967 | #543 | ||||
| 1968 | #613 | ||||
| 1969 | #579 | ||||
| 1970 | #673 | ||||
| 1971 | #562 | ||||
| 1972 | #625 | ||||
| 1973 | #547 | ||||
| 1974 | #537 | ||||
| 1975 | #565 | ||||
| 1976 | #549 | ||||
| 1977 | #526 | ||||
| 1978 | #502 | ||||
| 1979 | #495 | ||||
| 1980 | #531 | ||||
| 1981 | #511 | ||||
| 1982 | #553 | ||||
| 1983 | #558 | ||||
| 1984 | #536 | ||||
| 1985 | #577 | ||||
| 1986 | #615 | ||||
| 1987 | #624 | ||||
| 1988 | #635 | ||||
| 1989 | #740 | ||||
| 1990 | #709 | #331 | |||
| 1991 | #719 | #768 | |||
| 1992 | #755 | #995 | |||
| 1993 | #708 | #838 | |||
| 1994 | #800 | #910 | |||
| 1995 | #830 | #708 | |||
| 1996 | #920 | ||||
| 1997 | #865 | #672 | |||
| 1998 | #931 | #845 | |||
| 1999 | #946 | ||||
| 2000 | #905 | #905 | |||
| 2001 | #911 | ||||
| 2002 | #929 | ||||
| 2003 | #925 | ||||
| 2004 | #956 | ||||
| 2005 | #990 | #906 | |||
| 2007 | #949 | #395 | |||
| 2009 | #991 | #338 | |||
| 2011 | #859 | #356 | |||
| 2012 | #800 | #986 | |||
| 2013 | #762 | #889 | #728 | #801 | |
| 2014 | #686 | #781 | #995 | ||
| 2015 | #726 | #721 | #328 | #998 | |
| 2016 | #669 | #736 | #399 | #993 | |
| 2017 | #693 | #731 | #311 | #842 | |
| 2018 | #647 | #674 | #379 | #600 | #696 |
| 2019 | #667 | #682 | #372 | #729 | |
| 2020 | #696 | #564 | #325 | #609 | #940 |
| 2021 | #599 | #629 | #727 | #912 | |
| 2022 | #620 | #565 | #399 | #553 | #686 |
| 2023 | #647 | #556 | #380 | #558 | #857 |
| 2024 | #687 | #788 | #379 | ||
| 2025 | #730 | #702 | #794 | ||
| 2010 | #842 | #917 | |||
| 2006 | #493 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Amos
- Amon
- Amoss
- Amoz
- Amosi
Names Similar to Amos
Nicknames for Amos
- Mo
- Moe
- Mosey
Famous People Named Amos
| Amos Oz | Renowned Israeli author and intellectual |
| Amos Gitai | Celebrated Israeli filmmaker |
| Amos Tversky | Influential cognitive and mathematical psychologist |
| Amos Bronson Alcott | American philosopher and educator |
| Amos Rusie | Legendary American baseball player |
Characters Named Amos
| Amos Burton | Character from "The Expanse" book series and TV show |
| Amos Slade | Character from Disney's animated film "The Fox and the Hound" |
| Amos Diggory | Character from the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling |
| Amos Hart | Character from the musical "Chicago" |
| Amos Fortune | Protagonist of the novel "Amos Fortune, Free Man" by Elizabeth Yates |
| Amos Calloway | Character from the film "Big Fish" |
| Amos Crawley | Character from the TV series "Road to Avonlea" |
| Amos "N’ Andy" Jones | Character from the film "The Help" |
| Amos Kane | Character from the "Kane Chronicles" book series by Rick Riordan |
| Amos Tucker | Character from the TV series "Leverage" |