Amberly first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Amberly has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Amberly

Of English origin, meaning "from the solitary place".

Popularity of Amberly by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Amberly is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 90 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Amberly.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 90
2022 0 123
2021 0 104
2020 0 110
2019 0 161
2018 0 122
2017 0 116
2016 0 117
2015 0 117
2014 0 123
2013 0 107
2012 0 131
2011 0 140
2010 0 148
2009 0 153
2008 0 154
2007 0 168
2006 0 103
2005 0 103
2004 0 125
2003 0 121
2002 0 106
2001 0 119
2000 0 133
1999 0 128
1998 0 117
1997 0 133
1996 0 138
1995 0 123
1994 0 154
1993 0 154
1992 0 152
1991 0 194
1990 0 179
1989 0 166
1988 0 172
1987 0 141
1986 0 166
1985 0 153
1984 0 129
1983 0 126
1982 0 120
1981 0 123
1980 0 138
1979 0 134
1978 0 93
1977 0 69
1976 0 72
1975 0 47
1974 0 40

The history of the first name Amberly

The name Amberly is an English given name with origins dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English words "aemere" and "leah," which together mean "amber clearing" or "amber meadow." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for a particular location or settlement surrounded by amber-hued fields or forests.

In the 12th century, the name appeared in various historical records and documents, often spelled as "Ambreleia" or "Aemyrleah." One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror.

During the Middle Ages, the name Amberly was relatively uncommon but held a certain degree of prestige among the nobility and gentry. One notable individual who bore this name was Lady Amberly de Warenne, a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts who lived in the late 13th century.

In the 16th century, the name gained some popularity among Puritan families in England, who were drawn to its biblical connotations of amber, which was a precious substance mentioned in the Book of Ezekiel. One of the most famous individuals with this name from this era was Amberly Winthrop, a prominent Puritan minister and one of the founders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Amberly remained relatively rare but continued to be used sporadically among English families. One notable figure from this period was Amberly Fairfax, an English soldier and explorer who served in the British Army during the French and Indian War in North America in the mid-1700s.

In the 19th century, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among upper-class families in Britain and the United States. One of the most famous individuals with this name during this time was Amberly Vanderbilt, a prominent American socialite and philanthropist who was a member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family.

Another notable figure from this era was Amberly Nightingale, a British nurse and social reformer who played a crucial role in improving healthcare standards and establishing professional nursing practices in the mid-19th century.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Amberly was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Amberly, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!

"Amberly first name popularity, history and meaning". NameCensus.com. Accessed on October 31, 2024. http://namecensus.com/first-names/amberly-meaning-and-history/.

"Amberly first name popularity, history and meaning". NameCensus.com, http://namecensus.com/first-names/amberly-meaning-and-history/. Accessed 31 October, 2024

Amberly first name popularity, history and meaning. NameCensus.com. Retrieved from http://namecensus.com/first-names/amberly-meaning-and-history/.

Search for a name

Search for a first or last name to learn more about its origin, meaning, and more.

Simple as that.