Amber Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAM-bur / /ˈæm.bər/English; Arabic
Meaning
English: fossilized tree resin; Arabic: 'brilliant' or 'bright'
Historical & Cultural Background
Amber has been used as a name since the late 19th century, primarily for girls. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world due to its association with the gemstone. The name is derived from the Arabic word 'anbar', which refers to ambergris, a substance used in perfumes. In recent years, it has been adopted as a unisex name, though it remains more common for girls.
Trend Summary
Amber has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ambrose
International Variants
- Ambra (Italian)
- Amber (Spanish)
Famous people named Amber
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amber was first seen in the United States in 1961. Amber has ranked as high as #1103 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Kentucky, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Amber has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Amber (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 11 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 33 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 45 |
| 1981 | 55 |
| 1982 | 49 |
| 1983 | 48 |
| 1984 | 50 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1986 | 54 |
| 1987 | 55 |
| 1988 | 62 |
| 1989 | 62 |
| 1990 | 43 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 |