Ambrose
Boy name · English · Greek · Latin
Meaningimmortal · Greek
- US rank
- #735
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #233 in 1881
358 babies were named Ambrose in the US in 2025. It has climbed 83 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ambrose you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,771 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ambrose, 358 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ambrose would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAmbrose has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Ambroses, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1881, when it ranked #233. Today it's #735, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowAmbrose is 10× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 47,847 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 4,771.
- TrendAmbrose has climbed 83 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #735. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAmbrose is most popular in North Dakota, where it ranks #226, followed by New Hampshire (#230) and Kansas (#352). It's in the top 1,000 in 29 states.
- MeaningIn Greek, Ambrose means “immortal”. Our records link it to English, Greek and Latin roots.
About the name Ambrose
Ambrose is a boy name of English, Greek and Latin origin meaning “immortal”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ose”. US birth records list Ambrose for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1881, when it ranked #233 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #735, with 358 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 315 | 3,178 boys |
| 1890s | 323 | 3,098 boys |
| 1900s | 241 | 4,146 boys |
| 1910s | 214 | 4,672 boys |
| 1920s | 141 | 7,073 boys |
| 1930s | 74 | 13,472 boys |
| 1940s | 42 | 23,883 boys |
| 1950s | 24 | 40,883 boys |
| 1960s | 21 | 48,520 boys |
| 1970s | 20 | 50,891 boys |
| 1980s | 19 | 51,308 boys |
| 1990s | 17 | 57,904 boys |
| 2000s | 24 | 41,152 boys |
| 2010s | 54 | 18,460 boys |
| 2020s | 200 | 4,996 boys |
More English boy names
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- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Ambrose
What does the name Ambrose mean?
Ambrose means “immortal” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Ambrose?
Ambrose has English, Greek, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Ambrose a boy or girl name?
Ambrose is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Ambrose?
Ambrose ranked #735 for US boys in 2025, given to 358 babies. Its best year was 1881 (#233).