Amrom

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 324 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#6463 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

Amrom peaked during the Gen Z era, when 23 babies received this name in a single year (2009). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Amrom remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.

In the most recent SSA release, Amrom ranks #6463 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Amrom is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Amram, meaning 'exalted nation' or 'mighty nation.' In the Hebrew Bible, Amram was the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam — three of the most significant figures in the Exodus story.

Amrom is primarily used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities, where this Yiddish form preserves the ancient Hebrew name in the phonetic tradition of Eastern European Jewish heritage.

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Phonetically, Amrom belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Amrom’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

324

Total births

Since 1975

2009

Peak

23 births

1975

First recorded

50 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Amrom climbed 2510 spots in the last 20 years — from #8973 to #6463.

First appeared: 1975Peak: 2009 (23 births)Current: #6463

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Amrom
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	60	#6983	▼
2010s	120	#7033	▲
2000s	103	#6959	▲
1990s	19	#7967	▲
1980s	15	#4963	▲
1970s	7	#4332	—

The Story of Amrom

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2009, Amrom is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Amrom are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.

How rare is Amrom?

Only about 1 in every 276,923 babies born in 2024 was named Amrom — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1975, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 120 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Amrom by the numbers

Would fill 7 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(30 years, 1975–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Amrom
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	13	#6463	+1 (8.3%)
2023	12	#6903	-4 (-25.0%)
2022	16	#5647	+5 (45.5%)
2021	11	#7124	+3 (37.5%)
2020	8	#8778	-5 (-38.5%)
2019	13	#6421	+2 (18.2%)
2018	11	#7154	-4 (-26.7%)
2017	15	#5812	+2 (15.4%)
2016	13	#6369	+5 (62.5%)
2015	8	#8786	-1 (-11.1%)
2014	9	#8172	+1 (12.5%)
2013	8	#8839	-4 (-33.3%)
2012	12	#6643	-9 (-42.9%)
2011	21	#4515	+11 (110.0%)
2010	10	#7617	-13 (-56.5%)
2009	23	#4286	+8 (53.3%)
2008	15	#5781	+4 (36.4%)
2007	11	#7120	-1 (-8.3%)
2006	12	#6480	+1 (9.1%)
2005	11	#6660	+4 (57.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amrom a boy's or girl's name?

Amrom is primarily a boy's name.

When was Amrom most popular?

Amrom reached its peak popularity in 2009 with 23 births that year. It is currently ranked #6463 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Amrom?

Amrom is currently ranked #6463 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 324 babies since 1975.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2024