Amethyst
girl name#1241 in 2025Amethyst entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #1069 in 2022, ranks #1241 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1967–2025
#1241
rank today
#1069
peak (2022)
181
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6840 |
| 1970s | #5119 |
| 1980s | #2952 |
| 1990s | #1700 |
| 2000s | #2262 |
| 2010s | #2010 |
| 2020s | #1194 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Amethyst has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 4,500 people named Amethyst are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Amethyst alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Amethyst in 2025?
- Amethyst ranks #1241 among US girl names in 2025, with 181 babies given the name.
- When was the name Amethyst most popular?
- Amethyst peaked in 2022, reaching #1069 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Amethyst with classmates?
- Amethyst will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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