Amirbek
A Persian name meaning "prince" or "ruler of the people".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Amirbek. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amirbek today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amirbek births was 2013 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amirbek. 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 Amirbek. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2013
5 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,236
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Amirbek: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Amirbek 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 Amirbek during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Amirbek
The name Amirbek has its origins in the Persian language and culture. It is a compound word formed by combining the words "amir" meaning commander or leader, and "bek" meaning lord or prince. The name can be traced back to the medieval period in Central Asia, particularly in regions that were part of the Persian cultural sphere.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Amirbek can be found in historical chronicles from the 13th century, referring to noblemen and military leaders who served under the Mongol Empire. During this time, the name was commonly bestowed upon members of the aristocracy and those holding positions of authority.
In the 14th century, the name Amirbek appears in various Persian literary works, including epic poems and historical accounts. One notable figure was Amirbek Chengizid, a Mongol prince and military commander who lived during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane) in the late 14th century.
The name Amirbek also gained prominence in the Ottoman Empire, where it was associated with high-ranking officials and members of the imperial court. One such individual was Amirbek Yemişçi, a grand vizier (prime minister) who served under Sultan Murad IV in the early 17th century.
During the 18th century, the name Amirbek was prevalent among the ruling elite of the Kazakh Khanate, a successor state to the Golden Horde in Central Asia. Amirbek Qaiuly, a renowned Kazakh khan (ruler) who lived from 1675 to 1748, is a notable figure from this period.
Another historical figure bearing the name Amirbek was Amirbek Juvainī, a Persian historian and statesman who lived in the 13th century. He served as a vizier (minister) under the Mongol rulers and is best known for his historical work, "The History of the World-Conqueror," which documented the life and conquests of Genghis Khan.
Throughout its history, the name Amirbek has been associated with leadership, nobility, and military prowess, reflecting its Persian roots and the cultural significance of these qualities in the regions where it was prevalent.
People
Amirbek + last name combinations
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FAQ
Amirbek: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amirbek?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amirbek 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Amirbek a common name?
We classify Amirbek as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amirbek most popular?
The single biggest year for Amirbek was 2013, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amirbek 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 Amirbek in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amirbek a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amirbek 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 Amirbek still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amirbek 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 Amirbek 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 Amirbek?
Find out how many people have the name Amirbek on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.