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Amethyst Girl

Popularity: #777 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAM-uh-thist / ˈæməˌθɪst

Greek; English

Meaning

Greek: not intoxicated; English: a purple gemstone

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Amethyst is derived from the Greek word 'amethystos', meaning 'not intoxicated', as the stone was believed to prevent drunkenness. In ancient times, amethyst was associated with the Greek god Dionysus, the god of wine. The gemstone has been valued throughout history for its beauty and purported protective properties. It has also been used in various cultures as a symbol of clarity and calmness.

Trend Summary

The name Amethyst has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking unique gemstone names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Amethist

International Variants

  • Améthyste (French)
  • Amatista (Spanish)

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amethyst was first seen in the United States in 1967. Amethyst has ranked as high as #1158 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Amethyst has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Amethyst (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 28
24%
CA 15
13%
IL 8
7%
NC 8
7%
FL 7
6%
IN 7
6%
WI 6
5%
NY 6
5%
OH 6
5%
CO 6
5%
OK 6
5%
UT 5
4%
KY 5
4%
AZ 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19675
19686
19695
19715
197310
19749
197517
197615
197715
197814
197915
198022
198121
198233
198318
198437
198532
198637
198730
198851
198964
199076
199176
199292
199388
199487
199588
199689
1997103
199896
1999102
200095
200195
200298
2003105
200497
200577
200688
200770
200847
200962
201062
201162
201275
201355
201495
2015128
2016160
2017177
2018168
2019189
2020184
2021215
2022235
2023206
2024173