How old is someone named Ambrose?
The average Ambrose is 25 years old.
Half of all living Ambroses are between 4 and 43. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Ambroses are much younger than 25.
When was Ambrose popular?
Ambrose was popular around 1880, faded for decades, and is back: 363 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 324 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,401 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,556 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 782 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 606 | 250 |
| 1950s | 494 | 320 |
| 1960s | 400 | 320 |
| 1970s | 323 | 290 |
| 1980s | 360 | 340 |
| 1990s | 337 | 320 |
| 2000s | 487 | 480 |
| 2010s | 1,016 | 1,000 |
| 2020s | 2,112 | 2,100 |
How many Ambroses are still alive?
About 5,500 Ambroses are alive in the US today. That's 51% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Ambrose since 1880.
Roughly half of all Ambroses ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Ambrose?
About half of living Ambroses are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Ambrose an old name?
Not really. Ambrose is younger than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ambrose will be 24 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Ambrose a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.2% of living Ambroses are men.
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Ambrose's name twin is Denver. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Denver's age curve is the closest match to Ambrose's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Ambrose
How old is the average Ambrose?
The average Ambrose in the US is 25 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ambrose?
About 5,500 Ambroses are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Ambrose most popular?
In 2021, when about 410 baby boys were named Ambrose.
Is Ambrose a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 53% of living Ambroses are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this