Declining since 2009.
Popularity of Ambree since 1981
Babies named Ambree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 174 |
| 2010s | 179 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Ambree is a modern invention that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1981. It follows a naming pattern popular in the 2000s, combining a soft prefix with the trendy -bree ending. The name reached its peak usage in 2009, after which it has been in decline. Though it has never broken into the national top 1000, Ambree retains a contemporary, feminine appeal. Its rarity means it has no strong regional concentration; no state registered it as a top choice. Parents drawn to names like Aubree or Bree may find Ambree a distinctive alternative.
Ambree first appeared in U.S. records in the early 1980s. It is likely a modern coinage formed by blending the popular prefix Am- (as in Amber or Amanda) with the suffix -bree (from names like Bree or Aubrey). The name has no established historical or linguistic root.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Am, Bree, Ami
Sibling names for Ambree
Names that share Ambree's style, for a brother or sister.
