How Many People Are Named Ambrose?

10,541

people in the United States are named Ambrose

1 in 31,780 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2672

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0031%

Of US population

Peak Year

2021

411 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: AM-broz
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the Late Latin name Ambrosius, which was derived from the Greek name Αμβροσιος (Ambrosios) meaning "immortal". Saint Ambrose was a 4th-century theologian and bishop of Milan, who is considered a Doctor of the Church. Due to the saint, the name came into general use in Christian Europe, though it was never particularly common in England.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.4%
Male
99.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 64.6 years old

Young (<30) 3,422
32.5%
Adult (30–60) 1,057
10%
Senior (>60) 6,062
57.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Pennsylvania 528
New York 434
California 402
Minnesota 325
Texas 295
Wisconsin 293
Illinois 258
Louisiana 183
Ohio 181
North Carolina 166
Iowa 140
Michigan 137
Missouri 103
Arizona 102
Indiana 102
Kentucky 92
Massachusetts 90
Florida 86
Tennessee 80
Georgia 78
Virginia 77
Colorado 64
Washington 55
New Mexico 47
Kansas 45
New Jersey 35
Oregon 34
Maryland 32
North Dakota 24
South Dakota 19
Oklahoma 14
Alabama 13
Arkansas 12
South Carolina 12
Utah 11
West Virginia 11
Connecticut 10
Rhode Island 7
Nevada 7
Montana 5
Nebraska 5

💡 Fun Facts About "Ambrose"

  • 352 babies were named Ambrose in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2021
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Pennsylvania

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