The nameAmber
Amber is a girl's name taken from the golden fossil resin. It was a top 20 name in the United States in the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- English
Meaning
Amber comes from the Arabic anbar, which first meant ambergris and then the fossil resin.
Origin
English, one of the gem names of the late 19th century.
History
Kathleen Winsor's novel Forever Amber (1944) made the name popular. It was in the American top 100 from 1974 to 2004 and reached 13th place in 1986.
Famous people named Amber
- Amber Heard, actress
- Amber Rudd, politician
- Amber Valletta, model
Popularity of the name Amber
Amber in the United States
Amber was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 154,477 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Amber. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 1986. Half of all babies named Amber in the United States were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 564 births a year on average, against 790 in the five years before.
Amber in the United Kingdom
Amber was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 14,561 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Amber. Half of all babies named Amber in the United Kingdom were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 501 births a year on average, against 939 in the five years before.
Amber in Ireland
Amber in France
Amber in Belgium
Sibling names for Amber
Names from the same generation as Amber, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amber mean?
Amber comes from the Arabic anbar, which first meant ambergris and then the fossil resin.
What is the origin of the name Amber?
English, one of the gem names of the late 19th century.
Is Amber a girl's or a boy's name?
Amber is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Amber?
In 2024, Amber was the 541st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 558 births.
What are good sibling names for Amber?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Jessica, Amanda, Cassandra and Jennifer for a sister, Brandon, Dustin, Tyler and Brendan for a brother.
Who are famous people named Amber?
Amber Heard, actress; Amber Rudd, politician; Amber Valletta, model.