Ambrose
Boy name · #735 in 2025 · Uniqueness 51/100
In 2025, 358 baby boys were named Ambrose, placing it at #735 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1588, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,028 boys born in 2025 was named Ambrose.
The 145-year story
Ambrose first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 32 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 402 boys were named Ambrose — good for #672 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.
Babies named Ambrose per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Ambrose in class?
Ambrose scores 51 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Ambrose is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ambrose is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ambroses were CA (36), TX (35), IL (15), MI (15), IN (14). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Ambrose
Statistically, parents drawn to Ambrose tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Augustine, Alessio, Ander, Anakin, and Azrael.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ambrose | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 358 | #735 |
| 2024 | 349 | #739 |
| 2023 | 320 | #788 |
| 2022 | 365 | #721 |
| 2021 | 402 | #672 |
| 2020 | 281 | #818 |
| 2019 | 222 | #961 |
| 2018 | 118 | #1465 |
| 2017 | 97 | #1630 |
| 2016 | 97 | #1641 |
| 2015 | 101 | #1588 |
| 2014 | 89 | #1701 |
| 2013 | 95 | #1613 |
| 2012 | 75 | #1909 |
| 2011 | 56 | #2284 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2187 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2401 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2062 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2235 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2176 |
| 2005 | 50 | #2325 |
| 2004 | 49 | #2316 |
| 2003 | 42 | #2470 |
| 2002 | 42 | #2403 |
| 2001 | 25 | #3410 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ambrose a popular boy name?
Ambrose ranked #735 among boys in 2025 with 358 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1588.
When was the name Ambrose most popular?
Ambrose peaked in 2021, when 402 American boys received the name (ranked #672 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ambrose?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,028 newborn American boys was named Ambrose. It scores 51/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.