Amber
5 countries#520 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Amber was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
375,668 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #520 · peaked in 1986 with 17,008 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
34,929 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #120 · peaked in 1998 with 1,828 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
30,669 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #88 · peaked in 1998 with 1,701 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3,479 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #126 · peaked in 2009 with 131 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
781 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #132 · peaked in 2009 with 46 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
522 births recorded 1994–2022 · currently #1020 · peaked in 2018 with 48 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Amber’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #136 | — |
| 2007 | #145 | ↓9 |
| 2008 | #165 | ↓20 |
| 2009 | #185 | ↓20 |
| 2010 | #222 | ↓37 |
| 2011 | #258 | ↓36 |
| 2012 | #261 | ↓3 |
| 2013 | #285 | ↓24 |
| 2014 | #305 | ↓20 |
| 2015 | #334 | ↓29 |
| 2016 | #375 | ↓41 |
| 2017 | #403 | ↓28 |
| 2018 | #469 | ↓66 |
| 2019 | #480 | ↓11 |
| 2020 | #510 | ↓30 |
| 2021 | #534 | ↓24 |
| 2022 | #541 | ↓7 |
| 2023 | #575 | ↓34 |
| 2024 | #540 | ↑35 |
| 2025 | #520 | ↑20 |
Frequently asked questions about Amber
Is Amber a popular name?
Yes — Amber currently ranks #520 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Amber more common for boys or girls?
Amber is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Amber most popular?
Amber peaked in 1986 in United States, with 17,008 recorded births that year.
Is Amber rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Amber’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #580 in 1880 to #520 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Amber?
At least 411,119 babies have been recorded with the name Amber across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Amber popular in more than one country?
Yes — Amber appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Amber?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Amber include Jream, Eve, Jovie, Kate.
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