Aramus
A masculine name originating from the Greek word "aramos", meaning "born on the battlefield".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Aramus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aramus today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aramus births was 2000 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aramus. 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 Aramus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2000
6 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#9,165
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Aramus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aramus 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 Aramus 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 Aramus
The name Aramus has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was spoken in parts of the Middle East and Mesopotamia from around the 8th century BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Aramaic word "ramah," meaning "to be exalted" or "to rise up." The name may have been used to denote someone of high rank or status in society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aramus can be found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient Jewish texts dating back to the 3rd century BCE. In the Scroll of Enoch, a figure known as Aramus is mentioned as one of the leaders of the fallen angels who rebelled against God.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century CE, there are records of several individuals bearing the name Aramus. One notable figure was Aramus of Nicomedia, a Christian martyr who was executed for his faith in the early 4th century CE under the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
In the Middle Ages, the name Aramus appeared in various historical chronicles and manuscripts. For example, Aramus of Trier was a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE and authored several theological works.
Another significant figure was Aramus the Blind, a Persian poet and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE. Despite his visual impairment, he was renowned for his wisdom and his contributions to literature and philosophy.
During the Renaissance period, the name Aramus was less common, but there are records of a few individuals bearing this name. One such person was Aramus Petruccio, an Italian painter and sculptor who lived in the 15th century CE and was known for his religious artworks.
In more recent history, the name Aramus has been relatively rare, but there have been a few notable individuals who carried this name. For example, Aramus Keller was a German writer and journalist who lived in the 19th century CE and wrote extensively on political and social issues.
Overall, while not a widely popular name throughout history, Aramus has a rich and diverse background, with roots in ancient languages and a presence in various cultures and time periods.
People
Aramus + last name combinations
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FAQ
Aramus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aramus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aramus 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 Aramus a common name?
We classify Aramus 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 Aramus most popular?
The single biggest year for Aramus was 2000, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aramus is about 26 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 Aramus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aramus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aramus 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 Aramus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aramus 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 Aramus 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 Americans are named Aramus?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Aramus at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.