Ambrous
A name of Greek origin meaning "immortal" or "divine".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Ambrous. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ambrous today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ambrous births was 1922 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ambrous. 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 Ambrous. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1922
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1922 SSA rank
#3,884
Tracked since 1922
Popularity
Ambrous: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ambrous 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 Ambrous during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ambrous
The name Ambrous has its origins in ancient Greek, derived from the word "ambrosios," which means "divine" or "immortal." It is believed to have been initially associated with the mythological concept of ambrosia, the food or drink of the Greek gods that bestowed immortality upon those who consumed it.
In Greek mythology, ambrosia was often depicted as a fragrant, honey-like substance or a divine drink that nourished the deities and preserved their eternal youth and vitality. The name Ambrous, with its connection to this mythical elixir, carried connotations of divinity, immortality, and celestial beauty.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ambrous can be found in the works of the ancient Greek poet Pindar, who lived in the 5th century BCE. In his poetic compositions, he referred to the gods as "ambrosial beings," indicating their divine and immortal nature.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ambrous. One of the earliest known figures was Ambrous of Alexandria, a Christian martyr and saint who lived in the 3rd century CE. He was executed during the Decian persecution for refusing to renounce his faith.
Another significant figure was Ambrous of Siena, an Italian Benedictine monk and scholar who lived in the 11th century. He is renowned for his contributions to the study of medieval canon law and his influential writings on ecclesiastical jurisprudence.
In the 15th century, Ambrous Camaldolese was an Italian Renaissance humanist and monk known for his expertise in Greek literature and philosophy. He was instrumental in reviving the study of ancient Greek texts in Italy during the Renaissance period.
During the 17th century, Ambrous Godefridus was a Dutch astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He is particularly remembered for his work on the motion of the moon and the calculation of lunar eclipses.
In the 19th century, Ambrous Vollard was a French art dealer and publisher who played a pivotal role in promoting and popularizing the works of several renowned artists, including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Paul Cézanne.
These historical figures, spanning different eras and disciplines, illustrate the enduring nature of the name Ambrous and its association with divine or celestial qualities, as well as intellectual and scholarly pursuits.
People
Ambrous + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ambrous: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ambrous?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ambrous 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 - US residents.
Is Ambrous a common name?
We classify Ambrous as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ambrous most popular?
The single biggest year for Ambrous was 1922, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ambrous is about 0 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 Ambrous in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ambrous a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ambrous 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 Ambrous still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ambrous 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 Ambrous 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 are called Ambrous?
Find out how many Americans are named Ambrous on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.