Ember Girl

Popularity: #149 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EM-bur /ˈɛmbər/

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: burning coal or fire; Latin: ember

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ember derives from the Old English word "æmber," which means "burning coal" or "spark." This term is rooted in the Proto-Germanic *anber, which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as the Old High German "ambar" and the Old Norse "elmr," both of which convey the idea of fire or burning. The transition into English occurred during the early medieval period, with the term evolving in usage to represent not just the physical remnants of fire but also the concept of warmth and light associated with it.

Historically, the name Ember has not been widely documented as a personal name until more recent centuries, but it carries significant symbolic weight. The imagery of fire has been prevalent in various cultures, often associated with transformation, renewal, and the cycle of life.

In literature and folklore, fire is frequently depicted as a source of life and energy, which may have contributed to the name's eventual adoption in personal naming practices. The association with warmth and illumination has made it a compelling choice in various cultural narratives.

In terms of cultural resonance, the name Ember evokes themes of passion, vitality, and resilience. It has been used in various artistic and literary contexts, symbolizing both destruction and creation, as fire can both consume and provide warmth.

The name also connects to the natural world, where embers represent the remnants of a fire that can spark new flames, thus embodying the idea of potential and rebirth. While the name Ember may not have historical figures or saints directly associated with it, its elemental roots and the rich symbolism of fire have allowed it to endure in cultural memory.

Fictional characters named Ember

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Ember is a fictional character from the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. She is a firebending master and a member of the Fire Nation royal family, known for her fierce loyalty and determination.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ember, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AvaLunaHazelIvyClaraSienna

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ember. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AmberEmeryEverlyIndigoAutumnSkylarJuniperSable

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ember was first seen in the United States in 1946.

Ember has ranked as high as #307 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, and Washington.

In the past 5 years the name Ember has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ember is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ember was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ember.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,988 36 1,952
2024 2,222 39 2,183
2023 1,749 42 1,707
2022 1,872 36 1,836
2021 1,832 57 1,775
2020 1,572 33 1,539
2019 1,568 27 1,541
2018 1,499 24 1,475
2017 1,148 26 1,122
2016 1,044 23 1,021
2015 919 17 902
2014 751 10 741
2013 532 9 523
2012 522 14 508
2011 433 9 424
2010 338 12 326
2009 311 0 311
2008 201 0 201
2007 224 0 224
2006 182 6 176
2005 166 6 160
2004 143 0 143
2003 127 0 127
2002 98 0 98
2001 90 0 90
2000 68 0 68
1999 80 0 80
1998 83 0 83
1997 74 0 74
1996 69 0 69
1995 55 0 55
1994 60 0 60
1993 52 0 52
1992 48 0 48
1991 48 0 48
1990 60 0 60
1989 60 0 60
1988 90 0 90
1987 41 0 41
1986 31 0 31
1985 29 0 29
1984 49 0 49
1983 40 0 40
1982 42 0 42
1981 46 0 46
1980 35 0 35
1979 50 0 50
1978 48 0 48
1977 35 0 35
1976 36 0 36
1975 30 0 30
1974 19 0 19
1973 21 0 21
1972 14 0 14
1971 14 0 14
1970 18 0 18
1969 11 0 11
1968 11 0 11
1967 8 0 8
1966 7 0 7
1964 14 0 14
1963 5 0 5
1961 9 0 9
1960 6 0 6
1954 6 0 6
1953 5 0 5
1952 6 0 6
1946 8 0 8

Top States for Ember (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 199
9%
CA 176
8%
FL 126
6%
OH 87
4%
MO 76
4%
PA 74
3%
AZ 68
3%
MI 68
3%
NC 63
3%
TN 61
3%
IN 61
3%
KY 59
3%
UT 58
3%
IL 57
3%
VA 55
3%
CO 54
3%
GA 54
3%
WA 53
2%
MN 45
2%
NY 44
2%
OR 44
2%
OK 43
2%
KS 42
2%
WI 38
2%
AR 38
2%
AL 37
2%
IA 34
2%
LA 31
1%
MT 28
1%
SC 27
1%
MD 24
1%
ID 24
1%
NJ 22
1%
NE 21
1%
NV 17
1%
MS 17
1%
WV 17
1%
SD 17
1%
NM 16
1%
MA 16
1%
WY 16
1%
NH 14
1%
AK 11
1%
ND 10
0%
CT 7
0%
ME 7
0%