Amber
Peaked at #13 nationally in 1986, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Amber has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Amber — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#13
in 1986
Current rank
#541
in 2024
Years tracked
141
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Amber reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #13 nationally with 16,955 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #305 (2014) to #541 (2024) — a 44% drop.
As of 2024, Amber ranks #541 nationally for girls, with 558 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #541 | 558 |
| 2023 | #574 | 519 |
| 2022 | #540 | 569 |
| 2021 | #534 | 579 |
| 2020 | #510 | 594 |
| 2019 | #480 | 653 |
| 2018 | #469 | 665 |
| 2017 | #402 | 782 |
Amber — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1236
in 1981
Last ranked
#11066
in 2009
Years tracked
38
1961–2009
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1961, Amber reached its peak popularity for boys in 1981, ranking #1236 nationally with 55 babies given the name that year.
Amber hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2009, when it stood at #11066.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | #11,066 | 6 |
| 2006 | #10,744 | 6 |
| 2005 | #7,124 | 10 |
| 2004 | #4,135 | 21 |
| 2003 | #9,628 | 6 |
| 2002 | #10,750 | 5 |
| 2001 | #9,297 | 6 |
| 2000 | #6,336 | 10 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Amber most popular?
Amber was most popular in 1986, when it ranked #13 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Amber becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Amber?
At least 375,082 babies have been recorded with the name Amber in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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