Holding steady.
Popularity of Ambers since 1881
Babies named Ambers per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1929, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ambers's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 8 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 43 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ambers is a rare given name with a slim historical footprint. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1881, when it was recorded for a boy, and has never ranked in the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable, with no significant rise or fall in usage. Its peak year was also 1881, the year of its first recorded appearance. The name likely originated as a surname or a variant of Ambrose. As a modern choice, it is unconventional and carries no strong cultural or religious associations. Parents considering Ambers should be aware of its obscurity and the lack of well-documented meaning.
Ambers likely originated as a variant of the given name Ambrose or as an English surname derived from the word 'amber'. As a given name, it is rare and its usage is not well-documented. It may also be a modern coinage or a respelling of other names.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Amber
Sibling names for Ambers
Names that share Ambers's style, for a brother or sister.
