boy's name
Amous
AY-mus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 91
Amous is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1936 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1924, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Amous Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 41 |
| 1930s | 39 |
How Popular Is Amous?
In 1936, Amous was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Amous
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Amous Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Amous over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Amous
- English AY-mus
Sibling Names for Amous
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Amous — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Amous
How popular is the name Amous?
In 1936, Amous was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Amous a girl's or a boy's name?
Amous is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Amous?
Amous has 2 syllables.
When was Amous most popular?
Amous peaked in 1924, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.