Amber
girl name#520 in 2025Amber entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #13 in 1986, ranks #520 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#520
rank today
#13
peak (1986)
576
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #829 |
| 1890s | #867 |
| 1900s | #955 |
| 1910s | #1108 |
| 1920s | #1481 |
| 1930s | #1865 |
| 1940s | #1366 |
| 1950s | #880 |
| 1960s | #428 |
| 1970s | #100 |
| 1980s | #17 |
| 1990s | #24 |
| 2000s | #106 |
| 2010s | #339 |
| 2020s | #537 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Amber has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 364,000 people named Amber are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Amber alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Amber in 2025?
- Amber ranks #520 among US girl names in 2025, with 576 babies given the name.
- When was the name Amber most popular?
- Amber peaked in 1986, reaching #13 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Amber with classmates?
- Amber will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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