Amuel
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 28 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Amuel sits in the vintage zone of American naming: first recorded in 1917, peaking in 1983, with 28 total births across its history.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Amuel is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Amuel is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, most likely a variant spelling of Samuel, from the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), meaning God has heard or name of God. Samuel is one of the great biblical names — a judge and prophet who anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel — giving Amuel a name with deep scriptural roots beneath its simplified spelling.
The dropped initial "S" gives Amuel a lighter, more rhythmic feel. It is rare in this form, offering the full meaning and heritage of Samuel in a version that feels just a little more unusual and personal.
EtymologyShow more
Though Amuel dates back to 1917 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Hebrew classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 28 recorded births, Amuel has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Amuel has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1917.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 | #6603 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 5 | #4228 | — |
| 1910s | 5 | #4004 | — |
The Story of Amuel
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1983, Amuel is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Amuel are most likely born between 1973 and 1989.
How rare is Amuel?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Amuel is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1917, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1980s with 18 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1917–1989)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 | #7963 |
| 1988 | 5 | #7323 |
| 1983 | 8 | #4523 |
| 1927 | 5 | #4228 |
| 1917 | 5 | #4004 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1917–1989