UK name, mostly boys
Amun
A masculine name of Egyptian origin meaning "hidden" or "the hidden one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 26 girls.
Amun is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Amun popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2070, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 7 births.
This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1998 to 2004. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Amun is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Amun. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amun ranked #2070 for boys in England and Wales in 2004, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 7 boys were registered as Amun.
- • Amun is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amun as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 52.7% of Amun registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2070
2004
Births in 2004
7
Latest year
Peak year
2004
7 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Amun
In England and Wales birth records, Amun has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 52.7% of registrations are for boys and 47.3% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Amun registered for boys
- Ranked #2,070 in 2004
- 7 boys registered in 2004
- Peak: 2004 (7 births)
Amun registered for girls
- Ranked #5,785 in 2011
- 3 girls registered in 2011
- Peak: 1999 (7 births)
Meaning
What does Amun mean?
The name Amun has its origins in ancient Egyptian culture, dating back to the pre-dynastic period (before 3100 BC). It is derived from the Egyptian word "imn," meaning "to be hidden" or "the hidden one." Amun was originally a minor local deity associated with fertility and reproductive powers, worshiped in the city of Hermopolis.
Over time, Amun's significance grew, and he became one of the most prominent gods in the Egyptian pantheon. He was considered the king of the gods, and his name was incorporated into the names of many pharaohs, such as Amenhotep and Tutankhamun. The worship of Amun reached its peak during the New Kingdom period (c. 1550-1070 BC), particularly under the reign of Amenhotep III and Akhenaten.
The name Amun is mentioned extensively in ancient Egyptian texts, including the Pyramid Texts, Coffin Texts, and the Book of the Dead. These texts provide insights into the significance of Amun and the rituals associated with his worship. The Hymn to Amun, composed during the reign of Akhenaten, is a notable example of the reverence accorded to this deity.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Amun is Amunhotep I, an Egyptian pharaoh who ruled from 1526 to 1506 BC. Other notable figures throughout history who bore the name Amun include:
1. Amenemhat I (c. 1991-1962 BC), the founder of the 12th Dynasty of Egypt. 2. Amenhotep III (c. 1390-1352 BC), a pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty known for his vast building projects, including the Colossi of Memnon. 3. Amun-her-khepeshef (c. 1400 BC), an ancient Egyptian prince and the firstborn son of Amenhotep III. 4. Amenemope (c. 1100 BC), an Egyptian sage and author of the wisdom text known as "The Instruction of Amenemope." 5. Amun-Ra (c. 1500 BC), the combined form of the deities Amun and Ra, representing the supreme creator god in Egyptian mythology.
While the name Amun has its roots in ancient Egyptian culture, it has been adopted and used in various forms across different cultures and time periods, reflecting the enduring influence of this ancient god.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amun over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Amun in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amun, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2004, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amun by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amun was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #2475 | 20 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2376 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Amun
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Amun: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amun in the UK right now?
In 2004, Amun was ranked #2070 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Amun most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 7 babies registered as Amun in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amun?
A masculine name of Egyptian origin meaning "hidden" or "the hidden one".
How many people are called Amun in the UK?
A total of 29 babies have been registered as Amun across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.