Amirus
An Arabic name meaning "prince" or "commander".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Amirus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amirus today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amirus births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amirus. 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 Amirus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,346
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Amirus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Amirus 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 Amirus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Amirus
The given name Amirus is of ancient Greek origin, derived from the word "amiros" meaning "spotless" or "pure." This name likely emerged during the classical period of ancient Greek civilization, which spanned from the 5th to the 4th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amirus can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from 484 to 425 BCE. In his writings, he mentioned an Amirus, a nobleman from the city of Miletus.
In the 3rd century BCE, there was a notable philosopher named Amirus of Tyre, who was a student of the renowned Stoic philosopher Zeno of Citium. Amirus is credited with contributing to the development of Stoic philosophy during this period.
During the Byzantine era, Amirus was the name of a Greek prince who lived in the 10th century CE. He was a member of the Macedonian dynasty and played a role in the political and military affairs of the Byzantine Empire.
In the 12th century, an Italian scholar and poet named Amirus of Palermo gained recognition for his literary works, which were written in both Latin and Greek. He is considered one of the earliest known poets to write in the Sicilian language.
Another notable figure with the name Amirus was a 14th-century Greek Orthodox monk and theologian from Mount Athos, known as Amirus the Athonite. He was highly regarded for his spiritual writings and contributions to the monastic tradition of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
These are a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Amirus, showcasing its longstanding presence in various cultures and time periods throughout history. The name's Greek roots and associations with purity and nobility have contributed to its enduring appeal over the centuries.
People
Amirus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amirus 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
Amirus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amirus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amirus 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 Amirus a common name?
We classify Amirus 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 Amirus most popular?
The single biggest year for Amirus was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amirus is about 3 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 Amirus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amirus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amirus 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 Amirus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amirus 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 Amirus 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 have the name Amirus?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Amirus on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.