Amazin
A unique feminine name derived from the word "amazing", suggesting remarkable qualities.
Name Census estimates that about 148 living Americans carry the first name Amazin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 87.9% of registrations being female. The average person named Amazin today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amazin births was 2022 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amazin. 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.
People living today
148
~ 1 in 2,315,908 Americans
Peak year
2022
15 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,338
Tracked since 2005
Gender
Gender distribution for Amazin
Amazin leans heavily female at 87.9% of total registrations, but 18 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Amazin as a male name
- Ranked #12,338 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2020 (7 births)
Amazin as a female name
- Ranked #13,541 in 2024
- 6 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (14 births)
Popularity
Amazin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amazin from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 74 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Amazin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amazin 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 Amazin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amazin
The name Amazin is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the oldest written languages known to humankind, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "amazinnu," which translates to "the one who stays strong" or "the one who remains steadfast."
In the early days of Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of modern-day Iraq, the name Amazin was often given to children born during times of great adversity or turmoil, with the hope that they would embody the resilience and perseverance symbolized by the name's meaning. The name was also associated with the Sumerian goddess Inanna, the goddess of love, beauty, and war, who was revered for her strength and unwavering spirit.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amazin can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian poem that dates back to around 2100 BCE. In this epic, a character named Amazin is mentioned as a skilled warrior and loyal companion to the hero Gilgamesh.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Amazin. One such figure was Amazin of Palmyra (born circa 210 CE), a renowned philosopher and scholar from the ancient city of Palmyra, located in modern-day Syria. He was renowned for his teachings on stoicism and his unwavering commitment to the pursuit of knowledge.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Amazin al-Basri (born 642 CE, died 728 CE), a highly respected Islamic scholar and theologian from Basra, Iraq. He was known for his profound wisdom and his contributions to the development of Islamic jurisprudence and theology.
In the 12th century, Amazin ibn Abi al-Hayja (born 1120 CE, died 1190 CE) was a renowned Arabic poet and philosopher from Andalusia, who was celebrated for his mastery of the Arabic language and his insightful works on love, nature, and the human condition.
During the Renaissance period, Amazin di Firenze (born 1435 CE, died 1510 CE) was an Italian artist and sculptor from Florence, who is remembered for his intricate marble sculptures and his role in the development of the High Renaissance style.
In more recent history, Amazin al-Qadiri (born 1890 CE, died 1963 CE) was an influential Sufi scholar and spiritual leader from Iraq, who was revered for his teachings on mysticism and his efforts to promote peace and understanding among different religious communities.
These examples demonstrate the enduring legacy and historical significance of the name Amazin, which has been carried by individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds throughout the ages, each embodying the strength, resilience, and steadfastness that the name represents.
People
Amazin + last name combinations
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FAQ
Amazin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amazin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 148 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amazin 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 2,315,908 US residents.
Is Amazin a common name?
We classify Amazin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 149 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amazin most popular?
The single biggest year for Amazin was 2022, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amazin is about 10 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 Amazin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amazin a female name?
Yes, 87.9% of people registered as Amazin in the SSA data are female. 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 Amazin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amazin 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 Amazin 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 many people share the name Amazin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.