Ember Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEM-bur / /ˈɛmbər/English; Latin
Meaning
spark; burning coal
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'Ember' refers to a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire, symbolizing warmth and light. The Latin origin relates to 'cineres', meaning ashes, connecting to the remnants of fire. Both origins evoke themes of transformation and resilience.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Emberly
- Emberlyn
International Variants
- Ambra (Italian)
- Amber (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ember was first seen in the United States in 2005. Ember has ranked as high as #1306 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Ember has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ember (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 57 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 38 |