Ambers
Derived from the word "amber", meaning a golden-colored gemstone.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Ambers. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ambers today is around 96 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ambers births was 1929 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ambers. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Ambers is about 96 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ambers' were born before 1940.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ambers. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1929
10 babies that year
Average age
96
years old
1942 SSA rank
#3,581
Tracked since 1881
Popularity
Ambers: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ambers from the 1880s through to the 1940s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 45 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ambers by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ambers during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ambers
The name Ambers is a relatively modern name that emerged in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. It is believed to have originated as a variant of the name Amber, which is derived from the English word "amber," referring to the fossilized tree resin prized for its warm, golden color and used in jewelry and decorative items.
Ambers likely came into use as a given name as parents sought unique and nature-inspired names for their children. While the name Amber has roots dating back to ancient times, with references to the precious amber material in Greek and Roman texts, the variant spelling Ambers does not appear to have any historical or literary references prior to the late 20th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ambers can be found in the United States, where a woman named Ambers Ann Goss was born in 1960 in California. However, it was not until the late 1980s and early 1990s that the name began to gain popularity, possibly influenced by the increasing interest in nature-inspired names during that period.
While not a common name, Ambers has been borne by a handful of notable individuals throughout history. One such individual is Ambers Everett, an American actress and model born in 1988, who has appeared in various television shows and films. Another notable Ambers is Ambers Graff, a Canadian artist and writer known for her work in the field of feminist art and activism.
Other notable individuals with the name Ambers include Ambers Rhodes, an American musician and songwriter born in 1975, known for her work in the alternative rock and indie genres. Ambers Walters, born in 1982, is an American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for several years.
Lastly, Ambers Sparks, born in 1967 in the United Kingdom, is a notable figure in the field of environmental activism and sustainable living, having authored several books and founded organizations dedicated to promoting eco-friendly practices.
While the name Ambers is not as common as its root name Amber, it has carved out a niche as a unique and nature-inspired option for parents seeking a distinctive name for their children.
People
Ambers + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ambers as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ambers: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ambers?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ambers going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Ambers a common name?
We classify Ambers as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 113 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ambers most popular?
The single biggest year for Ambers was 1929, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ambers is about 96 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ambers a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ambers in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.