Ambros
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "immortal" or "divine".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Ambros. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ambros today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ambros births was 1915 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ambros. 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 Ambros. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1915
7 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,943
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Ambros: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ambros from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 25 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ambros 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 Ambros 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 Ambros
The name Ambros has its origins in the Latin language, deriving from the word "Ambrosius," which itself comes from the Greek word "Ambrosios." This word is believed to have been formed from the Greek prefix "a-" meaning "not," and the word "brotos," meaning "mortal." Thus, the name Ambros carries the meaning of "immortal" or "divine."
The name gained popularity in early Christian times, as it was borne by several early saints and church figures. One of the most notable was St. Ambrose, the Bishop of Milan in the 4th century AD, who played a pivotal role in the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire. His writings and sermons significantly influenced the development of Western Christianity.
Another prominent figure with this name was Ambrose of Camaldoli, an Italian monk who lived in the 14th century and was renowned for his mystical writings and his role in reforming monastic life. The name can also be found in medieval records from various regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong ties to the Latin and Greek cultures.
In the Renaissance period, the name Ambros gained further popularity, particularly among scholars and humanists who drew inspiration from classical literature and philosophy. One notable example is Ambrose Paré, a French surgeon who lived in the 16th century and is considered a pioneer in the fields of surgical techniques and battlefield medicine.
Moving forward in history, the name Ambros was also borne by several notable figures in the arts and sciences. Ambrose Bierce, an American writer and satirist of the late 19th century, is renowned for his biting wit and his famous work, "The Devil's Dictionary." Another distinguished bearer of the name was Ambrose Fleming, a British electrical engineer and physicist who invented the vacuum tube in the early 20th century, which paved the way for many modern electronic devices.
While these are just a few examples, the name Ambros has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and eras, each leaving their mark on history in their own unique way. Its rich heritage and deep roots in classical languages have contributed to its enduring appeal and significance throughout the centuries.
People
Ambros + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ambros 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
Ambros: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ambros?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ambros 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Ambros a common name?
We classify Ambros as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 36 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ambros most popular?
The single biggest year for Ambros was 1915, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ambros is about 13 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 Ambros in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ambros a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ambros 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 Ambros still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ambros 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 Ambros 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 Americans are named Ambros?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.