Amaryon
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "immortal" or "ever-living".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Amaryon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amaryon today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amaryon births was 2004 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amaryon. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Amaryon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2004
7 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2004 SSA rank
#8,965
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Amaryon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Amaryon 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 Amaryon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Amaryon
The name Amaryon is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, with its roots dating back to the Vedic period in India, around the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "amara," meaning immortal or eternal, and the suffix "yon," which signifies origin or source.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Amaryon can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. The epic mentions a character named Amaryon, who was a renowned sage and scholar. However, the exact details of this character's life and their role in the epic remain obscure.
In the medieval period, the name Amaryon gained popularity among the ruling dynasties of the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure bearing this name was Amaryon Chakravarty, a powerful king who ruled over the Pala Empire in the 9th century CE. He was known for his patronage of Buddhism and his efforts in spreading the religion across the region.
During the Renaissance period, the name Amaryon found its way into European literature and art. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Amaryon de Valera, a Spanish poet and playwright who lived in the 16th century. His works were widely celebrated for their lyrical beauty and exploration of themes such as love, nature, and spirituality.
In the 19th century, Amaryon became a popular name among the intellectual and artistic circles of Europe. One notable figure was Amaryon Duval, a French philosopher and writer who was known for his works on existentialism and the human condition. His book, "The Eternal Struggle," published in 1879, was widely acclaimed and influential in its time.
Another significant figure with the name Amaryon was Amaryon Bhattacharya, an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the early 20th century. He made groundbreaking contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and was instrumental in the development of modern astronomy in India.
Throughout history, the name Amaryon has been associated with a sense of timelessness, wisdom, and intellectual pursuits. Its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language and its appearances in various literary and historical contexts have contributed to its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Amaryon + last name combinations
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FAQ
Amaryon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amaryon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amaryon 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Amaryon a common name?
We classify Amaryon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amaryon most popular?
The single biggest year for Amaryon was 2004, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amaryon is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Amaryon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amaryon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amaryon 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 Amaryon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amaryon 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 Amaryon 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Amaryon?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Amaryon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.