Amarion
A variant form of the Hebrew Amariah, meaning gift from God.
Name Census estimates that about 4,273 living Americans carry the first name Amarion. It is a predominantly male name (99.0% of registrations). The average person named Amarion today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amarion births was 2004 (515 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amarion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Amarion with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Amarion is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
4.3K
~ 1 in 80,214 Americans
Peak year
2004
515 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,292
Tracked since 1998
Census
Amarion in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 2,851 people with the first name Amarion, which placed it at #5,828 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#5,828
National first-name rank
People counted
2.9K
2,851 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.9
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
83.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Amarion
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Amarion is Black at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.4%) and Hispanic (5.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Amarion described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Amarion at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American83.3% · 2,375
- Two or more races9.4% · 268
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 148
- White1.4% · 40
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 8
Gender
Gender distribution for Amarion
Amarion leans heavily male at 99.0% of total registrations, but 44 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Amarion as a male name
- Ranked #1,292 in 2024
- 151 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2004 (505 births)
Amarion as a female name
- Ranked #9,939 in 2004
- 10 female births in 2004
- Peak: 2002 (19 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Amarion leans strongly male. 2,791 people counted with this name were male (98.1%), compared with 55 female bearers (1.9%).
Popularity
Amarion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amarion from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 2,297 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amarion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Amarion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Amarions live
The SSA's state-level files cover 27 states and territories. Illinois, Florida, Texas recorded the most babies named Amarion, while Oklahoma, New Jersey, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 126 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amarion
The name Amarion has its roots in the Greek language and culture, originating in ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "amarantos," which means "unfading" or "everlasting." This connection suggests that the name carries connotations of endurance, permanence, and immortality.
Historically, the name Amarion was not widely used in ancient Greek texts or records. However, it is believed to have been inspired by the amaranth flower, which was revered in Greek mythology for its vibrant, long-lasting blooms. The amaranth was associated with immortality and was often included in ceremonial wreaths and decorations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amarion comes from the 5th century BCE. Amarion was a Greek dramatist and poet who lived in Athens during the classical period. Although few details are known about his life, his works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and philosophical depth.
In the 3rd century BCE, there was a notable philosopher named Amarion who hailed from the city of Pergamon. He was a follower of the Stoic school of thought and wrote extensively on ethics and virtue. Unfortunately, most of his writings have been lost to time, but his influence on ancient Greek philosophy is still recognized.
During the Byzantine era, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century CE, there was a prominent military commander named Amarion. He served under the Emperor Justinian I and played a crucial role in defending the empire against invading forces. His bravery and strategic skills were widely praised, and he is remembered as one of the greatest Byzantine generals.
In the 12th century, there was a notable figure named Amarion who was a monk and scholar in the Eastern Orthodox Church. He was renowned for his knowledge of theology and his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts. Some of his writings on religious doctrine and philosophy have survived and are still studied today.
Another notable bearer of the name Amarion was a Renaissance painter who lived in Italy during the 15th century. He was known for his vibrant frescoes and masterful use of color, which reflected the symbolic associations of the amaranth flower with vibrancy and endurance. Unfortunately, many of his works were lost over time, but those that remain are highly prized by art historians and collectors.
While the name Amarion has ancient roots and a rich historical legacy, it has not been as widely used as some other Greek names in modern times. However, its unique sound and meaningful connections to endurance, immortality, and artistic expression make it a captivating choice for those seeking a name with depth and cultural significance.
People
Amarion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amarion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amarion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amarion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4,273 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amarion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 80,214 US residents.
Is Amarion a common name?
We classify Amarion as "Rare". It ranks above 96.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 4,316 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amarion most popular?
The single biggest year for Amarion was 2004, when 515 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amarion is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Amarion in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 2,851 people with the name Amarion, or 0.94 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #5,828 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Amarion in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Amarion?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Amarion leans strongly male. 2,791 people counted with this name were male (98.1%), compared with 55 female bearers (1.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Amarion?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Amarion is Black at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.4%) and Hispanic (5.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Amarion most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Amarion in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.3% (2,375 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Amarion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amarion a male name?
Yes, 99.0% of people registered as Amarion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Amarion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amarion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Amarion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Amarion?
You can see how many people have the name Amarion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.