Ammon
Boy name · #2799 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Ammon? In official American birth records, Ammon has been tracked continuously since 1881, giving it 144 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 45 baby boys were named Ammon, placing it at #2799 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1853, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 40,000 boys born in 2025 was named Ammon.
Babies named Ammon per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 144-year story
Ammon first appears in the Social Security records in 1881, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2002, when 133 boys were named Ammon — good for #1098 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ammon against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ammon in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Ammon is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Ammon will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ammon is most common
State-level data for Ammon is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Ammon
Statistically, parents drawn to Ammon tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Amon, Keyon, Armon, Kelton, and Daylon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ammon | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #2798 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3161 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3177 |
| 2022 | 44 | #2873 |
| 2021 | 44 | #2819 |
| 2020 | 61 | #2235 |
| 2019 | 59 | #2310 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2230 |
| 2017 | 69 | #2032 |
| 2016 | 66 | #2110 |
| 2015 | 79 | #1853 |
| 2014 | 101 | #1564 |
| 2013 | 91 | #1659 |
| 2012 | 107 | #1498 |
| 2011 | 89 | #1675 |
| 2010 | 97 | #1612 |
| 2009 | 101 | #1589 |
| 2008 | 105 | #1532 |
| 2007 | 123 | #1359 |
| 2006 | 109 | #1427 |
| 2005 | 114 | #1323 |
| 2004 | 97 | #1440 |
| 2003 | 110 | #1282 |
| 2002 | 133 | #1098 |
| 2001 | 112 | #1203 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Ammon?
In official American birth records, the name Ammon first appeared in 1881 (over 144 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Ammon a popular boy name?
Ammon ranked #2799 among boys in 2025 with 45 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1853.
When was the name Ammon most popular?
Ammon peaked in 2002, when 133 American boys received the name (ranked #1098 that year). Since 2002 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ammon?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 40,000 newborn American boys was named Ammon. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.