Holding steady.
Popularity of Ambur since 1974
Babies named Ambur per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 193 |
| 1990s | 195 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ambur is a rare modern respelling of Amber, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1974. Unlike the more traditional Amber, which saw peak popularity in the 1990s, Ambur reached its highest usage in 1989, then plateaued at very low levels. According to Social Security data, it has never ranked in the top 1,000 names for any given year. The name's trajectory is stable, with negligible fluctuation in recent decades. It has not been recorded as a top name in any state. Parents drawn to Ambur likely appreciate the familiar sound of Amber with a distinctive spelling, though its scarcity means it remains a truly uncommon choice.
Ambur appears to be a modern respelling of Amber, which derives from the Arabic 'anbar' via Old French. The name Amber came into use in the late 19th century, spurred by the gemstone and the popularity of the 1844 novel 'The Amber Witch'. Ambur, with its 'u' spelling, emerged later in the 20th century, likely as a creative variation. It remains uncommon, first recorded in the U.S. in 1974.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Am, Ami, Bur
Sibling names for Ambur
Names that share Ambur's style, for a brother or sister.
