Ammon
Boy name · #2799 in 2025 · Uniqueness 83/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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?
Ammon scores 83 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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 sparse in 2025 — the name's footprint is too small for most states to report (the SSA suppresses counts under 5 per state for privacy).
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
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. It scores 83/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
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.