Amulek
A masculine name of unknown origin, possibly meaning "people of loftiness".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Amulek. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amulek today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amulek births was 2016 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amulek. 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 Amulek. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2016
8 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#8,875
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Amulek: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Amulek 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 Amulek 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 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Amulek
The name Amulek has its origins in the Book of Mormon, a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement. It is derived from the Nephite language, which is a constructed language used in the book. The name is first mentioned in the book of Alma, where Amulek is a man who joins the prophet Alma in preaching the gospel.
In the Book of Mormon, Amulek is described as a man of great faith and courage who was initially hesitant to preach but ultimately became a powerful witness of the truth. He is known for his powerful testimony and his willingness to suffer persecution for his beliefs.
The name Amulek itself does not appear to have any clear etymological roots in known languages, as it is a constructed name used in the Book of Mormon. However, it has become a popular name among members of the Latter Day Saint movement, particularly in the United States and other areas with a significant Latter Day Saint population.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Amulek is Amulek Metcalfe, an early member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who was born in 1836 and died in 1909. He was a prominent figure in the early days of the church and served as a missionary and a member of the church's general authorities.
Another notable person named Amulek was Amulek Justesen (1891-1975), a Danish-American artist and illustrator who was known for his work in the church's publications and for his paintings depicting scenes from the Book of Mormon.
Amulek Hinkley (1904-1997) was a businessman and a member of the church's general authorities who served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He was known for his dedication to the church and his service in various leadership roles.
Amulek Bennion (1907-1987) was a professor of English and a writer who wrote several books on the Book of Mormon and other church-related topics. He was also a prominent member of the church's general authorities.
Finally, Amulek Benson (1921-2018) was a member of the church's general authorities and served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He was known for his teachings on the importance of family and his emphasis on the role of the church in strengthening families.
People
Amulek + last name combinations
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FAQ
Amulek: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amulek?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amulek 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Amulek a common name?
We classify Amulek as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amulek most popular?
The single biggest year for Amulek was 2016, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amulek 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 Amulek in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amulek a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amulek 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 Amulek still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amulek 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 Amulek 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 Amulek as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Amulek, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.