Amyrion
A unisex name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Greek elements.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Amyrion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amyrion today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amyrion births was 2005 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amyrion. 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 Amyrion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2005
6 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#10,205
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Amyrion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Amyrion 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 Amyrion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Amyrion
The name Amyrion is an ancient one with its roots tracing back to ancient Greece. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "amyris," which means "an aromatic evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region." This suggests that the name may have been inspired by the fragrant and evergreen nature of this plant.
The earliest recorded use of the name Amyrion can be found in ancient Greek literature, particularly in the works of renowned poets and playwrights. It is mentioned in the plays of Aeschylus, a tragic playwright who lived in the 5th century BC. In his play "The Persians," one of the characters bears the name Amyrion, though little is known about the significance of this character.
During the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to the 1st century BC, the name Amyrion gained popularity among the Greek-speaking populations of the Mediterranean region. It was particularly favored by families with ties to the arts, literature, and philosophy, perhaps as a nod to the name's association with the aromatic shrub and its symbolic connection to the pursuit of knowledge and beauty.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Amyrion was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BC. While little is known about his life and teachings, his name has been preserved in historical records, suggesting that he may have been a notable figure in his time.
In the 2nd century AD, during the Roman Empire, a poet named Amyrion gained recognition for his lyrical works. His poems, which primarily celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience, were widely circulated and admired among the literary circles of the time.
Another notable figure with the name Amyrion was a Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century AD. He is credited with contributing to the development of Christian theology and philosophy during the Byzantine era, and his writings on theological matters were widely studied and debated.
In the field of art, an acclaimed painter named Amyrion lived during the Renaissance period in Italy. His detailed and vibrant portraits of nobility and religious figures were highly sought after, and his works are still celebrated today for their artistic mastery and historical significance.
The name Amyrion has also been associated with figures in the world of music and theater. In the 17th century, an Italian composer and playwright named Amyrion was renowned for his operas and plays, which blended classical themes with contemporary narratives, captivating audiences across Europe.
People
Amyrion + last name combinations
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FAQ
Amyrion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amyrion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amyrion 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Amyrion a common name?
We classify Amyrion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% 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 Amyrion most popular?
The single biggest year for Amyrion was 2005, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amyrion is about 21 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 Amyrion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amyrion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amyrion 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 Amyrion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amyrion 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 Amyrion 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 Amyrion as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Amyrion, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.