Amber
Female name · ↓ Falling
142,084
Total Births
1986
Peak Year
#569
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Amber
Amber is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1980s with significant usage. Approximately 142,084 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 77 births |
| 1890s | 144 births |
| 1900s | 148 births |
| 1910s | 89 births |
| 1940s | 173 births |
| 1950s | 499 births |
| 1960s | 2,136 births |
| 1970s | 18,524 births |
| 1980s | 59,620 births |
| 1990s | 44,763 births |
| 2000s | 13,470 births |
| 2010s | 1,942 births |
| 2020s | 499 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amber?
Amber has been given to 142,084 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1986 with 6,593 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #569.
Is Amber a boy or girl name?
Amber is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Amber most popular?
Amber was most popular in 1986, when 6,593 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Amber?
Amber first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).