Amber: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A warm golden gem name evoking sunlit beauty.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #513
- Peak
- #13 in 1986
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Amber Means
Amber is a girl name of English origin. A warm golden gem name evoking sunlit beauty.
How Popular Amber Is
Amber currently ranks #513 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #13 in 1986. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Amber
- Amber reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #13 in 1986.
- Amber has been a top 100 name across 173+ years of American history.
- Amber is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Amber
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Amber
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Amber.
Questions About Amber
What does Amber mean?
Amber is a girl name of English origin. A warm golden gem name evoking sunlit beauty.
How popular is Amber?
Amber currently ranks #513 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #13 in 1986. It has held steady.
Where does Amber come from?
Amber comes from English roots. Amber reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #13 in 1986.
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